Basic Details
Surname
Greenwood
Forenames
John W
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
John William
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked as a blanket maker but was a Reservist and so was called up in August 1914, only to be killed in the retreat from Mons that month. No relation to James Edward who is also commemorated on this memorial.
Primary Service
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
Wasignies
Country of burial
Belgium
Town of burial
Saint Ghislain
Cemetery
Hautrage British Military Cemetery
Year of death
1914
Month of death
August
Day of death
24
Age at death
30
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on this memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action