Basic Details Surname Thomas Forenames James Shepherd Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) West York Regt. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lt. 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) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Gavrelle Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 3 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Fell in Action