Basic Details Surname Oddy Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Joe War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the detail. After leaving school he worked as a clerk in Halifax County Courts for 6 years before enlisting in June 1917. He was killed by shellfire. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Bombardier Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Hedeauville Cemetery Communal Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 21 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action