Basic Details Surname Greenwood Forenames John 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 worked for a blanket manufacturer but was also a reservist and so was called up in August 1914 only to be killed soon after on the retreat from Mons. He is also commemorated on IWM 2856. 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 Country of death Belgium Town of death Wasignies Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Saint Ghislain Cemetery Hautrage British Military Cemetery Year of death 1914 Month of death August Day of death 24 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial