Basic Details Surname Spofforth Forenames E R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward Reginald War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes WW1-Yorkshires provides the extra information. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Sanctuary Wood, Ypres Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 2 Manner of death reference Killed in Action