Basic Details Surname Parkinson Forenames Sam Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the few extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2627 (where he is listed as Parkin) and 2632 as well as the Thiepval 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) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Missing