Basic Details Surname Hirst Forenames D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Dick (Richard) War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2739 and 2747 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown on the former. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) D of W Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte 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 Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 5 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action