Basic Details Surname Widdup Forenames John R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Widdop Alternative forename John Robert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 26530 Notes Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) provide the extra detail and found him also listed on IWM 2224 and 596. He was the son of a local coalman who enlisted in September 1916. Collins (also see References) says he died of wounds. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Guardsman Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Hazebrouck Cemetery Communal Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 16 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Killed in Action