Basic Details Surname Pearson Forenames J Arthur Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James Arthur War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Service and death details sourced from Hornshaw and Fowler along with forename. He enlisted in September 1916, first into the Durham Light Infantry before his transfer, and is commemorated on the Arras memorial. 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 Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 14 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Unknown