Basic Details Surname Phillips Forenames John 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 was a mill worker who enlisted in 1916 and who died in hospital of wounds to his chest and limbs. His mother arrived too late to see him before he died and he is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 2670. 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 Country of burial France Town of burial Etaples Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 31 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds