Basic Details Surname Kershaw Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) provide his service and death details and suggest he may have been John Edward, married to Nora Louisa, who was a weaver but also a reservist who was called up in August 1914. Primary Service 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 Hill 60, Zillebeke, Ypres Year of death 1915 Month of death April Day of death 18 Age at death 28 Manner of death reference Killed in Action