Basic Details Surname Benson Forenames R L Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) East Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant-Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Town of death Ainse Year of death 1914 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action