Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 32346 Notes The memorial states he worked as a Porter at Sowerby Bridge. Hornshaw and Fowler say he was originally from Padiham, was married and had 2 children. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2/5th Battalion 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 Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 31 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Killed in Action