Basic Details Surname Speakman Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R G A Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Town of death Vermelles, Flanders Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 20 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action