Basic Details Surname Merivale Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Bazentin-le-petit Communal Cemetery Extension Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 15 Age at death 29 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Relationships Son of Professor John H. Merivale; husband of Blanche Merivale.