Basic Details Surname Greenwood Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Worked for a blanket makers but, as a reservist, was called up in August 1914. He was soon killed on the retreat from Mons. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Duke of Wellington`s West Riding Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private 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 Wasigies 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 this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action