Basic Details Surname Roper Forenames Ben Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from Leeds, he was a mill worker and was married to Lily. He is also commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. 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 Ypres Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 29 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Missing