Basic Details Surname Greenwood Forenames J E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Exley War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide he details. A former pupil who played football and cricket for the school, he was a trainee silk-weaver before signing up. However, he died of cerebro-spinal meningitis before completing his training. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Stirling Country of burial England Town of burial Brighouse Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Disease