Basic Details Surname Firth Forenames John W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He played football for Lydgate United, worked as a minder at a mill and is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 2647. 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 France Country of burial France Town of burial Combles Cemetery Communal Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 11 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action