He died in the year 1917 in Ypres, Belgium, he was 22 years old.
John was killed instantly by a bullet to the head during a charge from the trenches at dawn on 26 Sep 1917 at the Battle of Polygon Wood Butte. He was buried where he fell, 100 yards to the right of the Butte. He was liked by all. See attachd 'Comments'
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