Basic Details Surname Gaskell Forenames John James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 21596 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of James and Hyrena Gaskell, of 14, Bridge St., Burneside, Kendal, Westmorland. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 5 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Unknown