Basic Details Surname Stirzaker Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married and working as a farm labourer before he enlisted in October 1916. He served as a Lewis gunner and was killed by shellfire. He is also commemorated on IWM 2738 and the Arras Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Alexandra, Princess of Wale`s Own (Yorkshire) Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Alexandra, Princess of Wales`s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Arras Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 24 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action