Basic Details Surname Oaks Forenames Selwyn Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Oakes War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail including the alternative spelling of his surname. Worked for a woollen and worsted manufacturer but, as a Territorial, was called up in August 1914. He is also commemorated on the Arras Memorial. Primary Service 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 Town of death Bullecourt, Arras Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 3 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Missing