Basic Details Surname Briggs Forenames John Edward 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) BUFFS Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 17th BN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PRIVATE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1920 Month of death February Day of death 4 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated DIED OF GAS POISONING Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial