Basic Details Surname Bickersteth Forenames S Morris Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Born June 1st 1891 - fifth son of Rev. Samuel Bickersteth and Ella his wife. Died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) West Yorkshire Regt. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 15th (City of Leeds Service Battalion) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant 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) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Serre, Somme Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Gave his life leading his men in the attack Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial