Basic Details Surname Hemsted Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd. Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 16 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Relationships Third Son Of Th Rev Alfred Hemsted rector of Preston Capes and Mary Hemsted.