Basic Details Surname Bairstow Forenames J H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James Henry War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a mill worker who was originally from Littleborough and was not married: he enlisted in 1915. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. 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 Arras Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 15 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action