Basic Details Surname Petty Forenames James W 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 (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Waless Own) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance 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) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Western Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 31 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships SON OF JAMES AND FLORELLCE PETTY