Basic Details Surname Bolton Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, to Annie, and they had 2 children. He worked as a market gardener and cattle dealer and was killed by shellfire at his observation post. He is also commemorated on IWM 2620. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Bombardier Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Mont-des-Cats Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Poperinghe Cemetery Goedwaerdvelde Year of death 1918 Month of death May Day of death 1 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action