Basic Details Surname Mitchell Forenames William H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Henry War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married and worked for a firm of woolstaplers before he enlisted in October 1914. He was wounded on May 3rd, 1917 and died in hospital 2 weeks later. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. 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 Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Achiet-le-Grand Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 17 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds