Basic Details Surname Newman Forenames John Sherwood Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) East Yorks. Regt. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Batt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action