Basic Details Surname Whitworth Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Richard War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the few extra details. He was originally from Dundalk and 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 Royal Irish Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action