Basic Details Surname Ridge Forenames Alfred Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alfred Normington War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a footballer who played for Elland Wanderers AFC before enlisting in March 1916. A memorial service was held for him on 4th March 1917 after he was killed on the Somme. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Queen's Own (Cameron Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Dernancourt Cemetery Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 21 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds