Basic Details Surname Knott Forenames James Leadbitter Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours D.S.O Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Waless Own) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 10th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major 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) Major Death and Burial details Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action