Basic Details
Surname
Crabtree
Forenames
Fred W
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Fred Walmsley
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) provide the extra details. He was a keen golfer and cricketer, playing for Todmorden at both, and he was working in his Father's cotton firm/mill before the war. He has survived being wounds and died shortly after he returned to his unit. He is also listed on IWM 2224 and 2653.
Primary Service
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
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Ypres
Country of burial
Belgium
Town of burial
Ypres
Cemetery
Voormezeele Enclosure Number 3
Year of death
1915
Month of death
August
Day of death
15
Age at death
20
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action