Basic Details Surname Bell Forenames John F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Francis War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He was a woodcarver who enlisted in December 1914 but was taken ill the following year: after 6 months of illness, he died of stricture in a military hospital. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. 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 England Town of death Lincoln Country of burial England Town of burial Halifax Cemetery Mount Tabor Wesleyan Churchyard Year of death 1916 Month of death February Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Disease