Basic Details Surname Brook Forenames J H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Harold War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. His father was an ex-councillor in Elland but had moved to Southport: John was living with his grandparents in Elland and working as an apprentice organ builder before he enlisted in December 1915. He was not found to have been commemorated on any other Calderdale memorial. 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) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Barly Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 2 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds