Basic Details Surname Mann Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 7th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Franvillers Communal Cemetery Extension Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 22 Age at death 30 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Relationships Son of John and Thirza Mann; husband of Nora K. Mann, of Albert Rd., West Bridgford, Nottingham.