Basic Details Surname Shaw Forenames John Hanson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) West Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1/8th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Year of death 1915 Month of death July Day of death 10 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action