Basic Details Surname Hamer 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) KSLI Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 22 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action