Basic Details Surname Philpot Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes dies attempting to save 2 of his men Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 253 Company 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 Town of death Vermelles Year of death 1916 Month of death February Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Unknown