Basic Details Surname Alston Forenames JW Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Irish Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Dikkebus Cemetery Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death April Day of death 15 Age at death 41