Basic Details Surname Eccles Forenames James M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James Leslie M War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He worked both as an apprentice and in the family pub, the |Victoria Hotel in Horton Street, Halifax, before the war. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Coxyde Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 12 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial