Basic Details Surname Brooke Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He died in a fire in the support trenches having enlisted on 4th August 1914. He is also commemorated on IWM 2738. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial 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) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1918 Month of death January Day of death 8 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Other