Basic Details Surname Thomas Forenames John W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a farmworker who was exempt from service until January 1917. He died of a fever, possibly typhoid, at Catterick Camp and they did not find him commemorated on any other Calderdale memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Catterick Country of burial England Town of burial Hipswell Cemetery St John's Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 19 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Disease