Basic Details Surname James Forenames Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) East Yorks Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 12th Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 3 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Gave his life fighting in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action