Basic Details Surname Roberts Forenames L Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Leonard Ernest War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. The son of a Halifax jeweller, he died of gas poisoning and is also commemorated in IWM 2689, 2591 and 2686. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on 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) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Talana Farm British Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 19 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Wounds