Basic Details Surname Sails Forenames J H Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 23967 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Yorks. Reg. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Alexandra, Princess of Wales`s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Cemetery Rancourt Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 20 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action