Basic Details Surname Porter Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) S. Lancs. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France (Somme) Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 23 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed on Somme Manner of death reference Killed in Action