Basic Details Surname Potter Forenames J H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Howard War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Forename, service and death details are sourced from the school website (see References) which also carries biographical details. He is also listed on the Thiepval Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 18 Age at death 22 Manner of death reference Missing