Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames Norman Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a grocer with the Halifax Co-Op before he enlisted in September 1914. He was killed by shellfire and is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and 29419. 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 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 Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Tyne Cot British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 18 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action