Basic Details Surname Sheard Forenames M J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Maurice John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide forename, service and death details. He enlisted in January 1917 after working for Stone Trough Brewery for 18 years but was killed on only his second day at the front. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 23 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial