Basic Details Surname Lamb Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William, War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was originally from Horsforth, went to school in Leeds and Elland and was working as a wool piecer before he enlisted in May 1916. He is not commemorated on any other Calderdale War Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Lesboeufs Cemetery Guards British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Missing