Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Fred War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married and worked for a drapery company before he enlisted in October 1914. He is also commemorated on 2689. 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 France Town of burial Douai Cemetery Communal Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 6 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds