Basic Details
Surname
Irvine
Forenames
Wilfred
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative surname
Irving
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He lived in Rastrick and worked for the dyeworks until he enlisted in June 1916. He died after only 3 weeks in France when his billet was hit by shellfire: a memorial service was held for him at Bridge End Congregational Church on 3rd December 1916. He is also commemorated on IWM 2738 and 2747 where his name is spelt Irving.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Somme
Year of death
1916
Month of death
November
Day of death
9
Age at death
24
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on this memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action