Basic Details Surname Harrison Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) The East Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 11th Battalion, 6th Platoon Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Oppy Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 3 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Birthplace Hull Occupation Rugby League Player Biography "An extract from The London Gazette dated 12th June, 1917, records the following:- born 12/11/1890, Hull. Husband of Mrs. J. Harrison, of 75, Wharncliffe St., Spring Bank, Hull. Former Hull rugby league player"