Basic Details Surname Briggs Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married, although a message of love was received upon his death from a Miss Laycock, and he died of gas poisoning at a casualty clearing station. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 1 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds