Basic Details Surname Brooks Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the detail. An unmarried man who is also commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Poelkappele Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 9 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action