Basic Details Surname Ambler Forenames John Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was an apprentice at a boiler and safe maker before he enlisted in May 1915. He was killed by shellfire and is also commemorated on IWM 28930 and 2738. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Becordel-Becourt Cemetery Dartmoor British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death April Day of death 30 Age at death 17 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action