Basic Details Surname Mitchell Forenames Alex R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alexander Robert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Medal Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked in a mill before he enlisted in October 1914. He was awarded his MM in August 1917 but was wounded on 13/4/18, dying 6 days later in 22 General Hospital. He is also commemorated on IWM 2130. 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) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Etaples Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 19 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Wounds