Basic Details Surname Wells Forenames I Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Isaac War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. An apprentice butcher in Halifax, he enlisted in September 1916. Wounded by shrapnel, he was then killed by shellfire whilst making his way to a dressing station. Primary Service 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 Zillebeke, Ypres Cemetery Wood's British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 7 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action