Basic Details Surname Abbott Forenames James E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He was married, to Elizabeth, and they had two children. he had worked at the local mill for 19 years and was also a Sunday school teacher before enlisting in June 1916 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Palestine Town of death Gaza Country of burial Palestine Town of burial Gaza Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 2 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action