Basic Details Surname Hopkinson Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was the brother of George Ernest who is also named here and he is also commemorated on IWM 2741: his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown 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 Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 5 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action