Basic Details Surname Smorthit Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 4865325 Notes CWGC state he was the son of William Walter and Martha Ann Smorthit, of Ovenden, Halifax. Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) add that he worked for a firm of worsted spinners before the war and that he is also listed on IWM 2689. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Anzio Country of burial Italy Town of burial Anzio Cemetery Beach Head War Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 24 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action