Basic Details Surname Halstead Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked as the chauffeur to a Mr J Arnold Petrie (his father was the gardener) before the war and is also commemorated on IWM 2224 as well as the Thiepval Memorial. 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 Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action