Basic Details Surname Barnes Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Henry War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a member of this church and played football for Frostholme before enlisting in February 1916. He was wounded soon after arriving in France and did not return to his unit until Christmas 1916. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 596 and on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Waless Own) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire 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 July Day of death 17 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action