Basic Details Surname Padley Forenames R A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Robert Alexander War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2972 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) RF Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st/2nd Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Age at death 22 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Relationships Son of Frank Robert and Hannah Padley, of Wooler, Northumberland