Basic Details Surname Holmes Forenames J Geo V Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John George Vernon War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was an accomplished cornet and bugle player who worked in Huddersfield before he enlisted in February 1915. He died on his first day in the trenches and is also commemorated on IWM 2130 and 2823. 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) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 16 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action