Basic Details Surname Ward Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, worked for a market garden firm and, as an ex-Regular, was called up in August 1914. He was killed on the first day of the Somme and is also commemorated on IWM 2738. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Norfolk Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Norfolk Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action