Basic Details Surname Darton Forenames Edward John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Died while in service at Colchester Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Colchester Year of death 1915 Month of death April Day of death 30 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated unknown