Basic Details Surname Bell Forenames Donald S Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours V. C. Notes Born 3rd December 1880 Awarded the VC 5th July 1916, Somme, France Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Batt. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) T/2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Alexandra, Princess of Wales`s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action