Basic Details Surname Broomhead Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, with a child, and worked for a card making firm before he enlisted in August 1914. He is also commemorated on IWM 2738 and the Helles Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Duke of Wellington`s (West Riding) Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private 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 Turkey Town of death Dardanelles Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 9 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action