Basic Details Surname Cox Forenames W J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from London he was a postman and had worked in Ripponden as well as being a Reservist who was therefore called up in August 1914. 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 Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 11 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Missing