Basic Details Surname Akister Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 360848 Notes Additional Info from CWGC Son of George Akister, of 7, Union Place, Ulverston, Lancs. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Divisional Signal Coy. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pioneer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pioneer Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial France Town of burial Aisne Cemetery Soissons Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death May Day of death 27 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial