Basic Details Surname Postlethwaite Forenames John Edmund Sedgwick Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corpl Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 31 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action