Basic Details Surname Shackleton Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He was Secretary of the Luddenden Dean Wesleyan Sunday School and worked as a colour mixer before enlisting. He served as a signaller and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial as well as here. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Arras Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 24 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action