Basic Details Surname Ansell Forenames W H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Henry War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a warehouseman at a mill who enlisted in February 1916, and he is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and the Thiepval memorial. His age was given in the press as both 24 and 25. 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) Alexandra, Princess of Wales`s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action