Basic Details Surname Thrower Forenames Philip J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Philip James War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Medal Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 17 Age at death 28 Manner of death reference Killed in Action