Basic Details Surname Swan Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Robert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, with 2 children and is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and 29427. His brother, Alfred, went missing in 1916. 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) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Steenbeke, Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 11 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action