Basic Details Surname Rider Forenames J E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Earnshaw War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He lived with his aunt and uncle in Rastrick and worked in a m,ill before he enlisted in September 1914. He was killed by shellfire and is also commemorated on IWM 2738. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Duke of Wellington`s (West Riding) Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant 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) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death April Day of death 25 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action