Basic Details Surname Dempsey Forenames John Edmund Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename J War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Medical discharge 24 June 1915, died at home 2 June 1917 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Kings Own Scottish Borderers 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 Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 2 Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial