Basic Details Surname Hirst Forenames John Eli Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked for a blanket mill before the war and died in a casualty clearing station after being wounded near Rossignol Wood. He is also commemorated on IWM 2830. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial 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 France Country of burial France Town of burial Gezaincourt Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 29 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds