Basic Details Surname Mortimer Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from Bury in Lancashire, he was married and worked as a spinner in a mill before enlisting in August 1914. He is also commemorated on IWM 2625. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on 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 Year of death 1916 Month of death March Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action