Basic Details Surname Boocock Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Colin War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married to Mary Ellen and worked at Black Dyke Mills in nearby Queensbury before enlisting in July 1916. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial and IWM 2689. Primary Service 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 Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 28 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Royal Navy Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial