Basic Details Surname Finnigan Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. The brother of Thomas, also commemorated on this memorial: they were originally from Selby. John died the day after his brother was also killed. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action