Basic Details
Surname
Petty
Forenames
Eric
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Eric Bateman
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was the son of an architect, educated at Heath School in Halifax, a member of West End golf club and worked in the wool trade in Bradford before the war. He joined the Chesires with 7 friends, most of whom were commissioned but also killed. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689, 2591 and 29395.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Lieutenant
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1918
Month of death
March
Day of death
23
Age at death
24
Manner of death as stated
Unknown
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action