Basic Details Surname Whitecross Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John M War First World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes He is listed as John M on IWM 43278. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilian Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details Town of death Hartlepool Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 16 Age at death 6 Manner of death as stated Killed in time of war by shells fired from German Warships off the coast of the Hartlepools Manner of death reference Killed in Action