Basic Details Surname Parker Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, with 2 children, and worked as a driver for a brewery before enlisting in 1916. He was killed by shellfire after only 3 days at the front. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Leicestershire Regiment Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Labour Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action