Basic Details Surname Needham Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He was a mill worker before the war and is also commemorated on IWM 2689 (along with his brother John - both died at Ypres within 6 weeks of one another) and 2728. 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 Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 20 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Missing