Basic Details Surname Whittle Forenames Walter 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) R.F.A. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of burial Maricourt Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 9 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action