Basic Details Surname Blamires Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a married man who played solo horn in the Copley and Skircoat Band. He was killed in the Peter Pan section of Passchendaele and he is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and 2591. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action