Basic Details
Surname
Lumb
Forenames
W
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
William
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a dairy farmer who enlisted in July 1916 and who died in a casualty clearing station. A memorial service was held for him on 5th August 1917: his brother, Walton, was also killed. William is also commemorated on IWM 2860, 2615 and 29453 (all alongside his brother) as well as 2617.
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 Northumberland Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1917
Month of death
July
Day of death
13
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds