Basic Details Surname Allister Forenames William C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Clifford War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a member of the Conservative Club and worked as a weaver at a mill before enlisting in January 1916. He died from being gassed and is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 2670. 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 France Country of burial Franc Town of burial Courmas Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 20 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action