Basic Details Surname Whitfield Forenames J B Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Additional information provided by the college website (see references). Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1916 Month of death January Age at death 26 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds