Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ephraim War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A married man, to Mary, he worked as an attendant at an asylum but was also a cross country champion, running for Halifax Harriers. He was killed by shellfire. 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) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Fricourt Cemetery Peake Wood British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 30 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action