Basic Details Surname Philpot Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 253rd Company 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 Cemetery Vermelles British Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death February Day of death 26 Age at death 30