Basic Details Surname Ayrton Forenames T F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Thomas Francis War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked in a mill as a stripper and grinder before the war. He was severely wounded and had both legs amputated during 5 weeks of treatment in hospital and eventually died. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Rouen Cemetery St Sever Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 27 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds