Basic Details Surname Hirst Forenames A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Albert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2747, along with his brother John William who is also named here, and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown on the there. 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 1917 Month of death September Day of death 24 Age at death 22 Manner of death reference Killed in Action