Basic Details Surname Dawson Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He enlisted in January 1916 and was not found to be commemorated on any other Calderdale memorial by them. 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 Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 11 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Missing