Basic Details Surname Walton Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Julian Merrall War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the details. He had joined the school in 1887 and was a Director of Thos Hoyle and Sons before enlisting in 1915 into the Sportsman's Battalion. He was wounded, recovered and then killed by gunshot. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 21 Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated UNKNOWN Manner of death reference Killed in Action