Basic Details Surname Foster Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married, worked as a warehouseman and enlisted in September 1914. He was gassed on Hill 60 and is also commemorated on 2689 and the Menin Gate. 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 Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 5 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds