Basic Details Surname Ward Forenames J E D 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) Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middx Regt) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdom Town of death York Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 20 Age at death 53 Manner of death as stated Died of ill health contracted whilst on active service Manner of death reference Died of Disease