Basic Details Surname Drake Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A cabinet maker who played football locally. he enlisted in March 1916 but died of pneumonia under training. He is buried in this churchyard. 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 England Country of burial England Town of burial Illingworth, Halifax Cemetery St Mary's Year of death 1916 Month of death April Day of death 15 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Died of Disease