Basic Details Surname Whitfield Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The Hebden History website (see References) provides the extra detail. It says he is listed on the Tyne Cot Memorial. 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 Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 9 Age at death 25 Manner of death reference Killed in Action