Basic Details Surname McMurtie Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Notes Formerly Manager Of The Penalltau Colliery/ He Was Awarded The Military Cross For Meritorious Service In Manetz Wood France Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 26 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action