Basic Details Surname Howarth Forenames Albert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was originally from Darwen and died of gas poisoning at Hill 60. He is widely commemorated, appearing on IWM 2607 and 2856,. 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 Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Reninghelst Cemetery Churchyard Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 7 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds