Basic Details Surname Blackburn Forenames Joe Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Arthur Joseph War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. A married man who worked in a local mill before enlisting in June 1915. He was twice wounded before being reported missing near Nieppe during the Battle of Lys. Primary Service 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 Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 10 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Missing