Basic Details Surname Martin Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Grandcourt Cemetery Grandcourt Road Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 21 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action