Basic Details Surname Stott Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Charles Herbert Ernest War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He had trained for the ministry (having been a vicar's warden at this church) and worked as a branch manager for a firm before the war in which he was killed on only his 5th day in the line. He is not commemorated on any other Calderdale memorial that they researched. 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) The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action