Basic Details Surname Crowther Forenames James W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked as a warehouseman before he enlisted in 1916. After he was wounded in the lung, he became a batman but died of pneumonia in hospital. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 596 and is buried locally. 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 (North Staffordshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Newcastle Country of burial England Town of burial Todmorden Cemetery Cross Stone Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 4 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Disease