Basic Details Surname Jackson Forenames James W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Service and death details sourced from Hornshaw and Fowler along with middle forename. A weaver, he first enlisted into the Yorkshire Regiment prior to his transfer. He died in a dressing station and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Machine Gun Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 26 Age at death 37 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Wounds