Basic Details Surname Cockcroft Forenames J H Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He served with the Lancashire Fusiliers and was Killed in Action on 11th April, 1917. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and a missing memorial of the ex-pupils of Todmorden Grammar School which he attended. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action