Basic Details Surname Ledgard Forenames John W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number NOT STATED ON MEMORIAL Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 596 and 2651 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown on the latter. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Shropshire Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial