Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames James W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A mill worker who was killed by shellfire whilst he dug a trench. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 2650. 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 King's Own Scottish Borderers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Meteren Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 26 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action