Basic Details Surname Wheeler Forenames John Piggott Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Langemark Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Vlamertinghe New British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 30 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated UNKNOWN