Basic Details Surname Foster Forenames John W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Waless Own) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 19 Manner of death as stated Unknown