Basic Details Surname Blezard Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married and, as an ex-regular, he re-joined in August 1914 and was killed by shellfire in Flanders. This was the only Calderdale memorial they found him commemorated on. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (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) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 31 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action