Basic Details Surname Appleby Forenames J 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 married, with 4 children, and was already a grandfather. he worked in the mill as a knocker-up and enlisted in 1916. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. 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 1918 Month of death April Day of death 10 Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action