Basic Details Surname Hammond Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 15969 Notes Served in 12th Bn. Birth Town: Wigan, Resided: Barnsley Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Remembered on Loos Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action (Forces War Records) Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial