Basic Details Surname Ellis Forenames John Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Coldstream Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coldstream Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Vermilles Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 8 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action