Basic Details Surname Womersley Forenames D G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename David Glendenning War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A highly successful poultry fancier whose birds won many local shows, he enlisted in January 1916 and was killed by shellfire. He is also commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. 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 Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 9 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action