Basic Details Surname Cockroft 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 died of pneumonia, is buried in this churchyard and is also commemorated on IWM 2860. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of burial England Town of burial Sowerby Cemetery Steep Lane Baptist Chapel Year of death 1918 Month of death November Day of death 26 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Died of Disease