Basic Details Surname Wheatley Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 24 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial