Basic Details Surname Perry Forenames Herbert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide death details. He worked for the Leeds and York Railway before enlisting in September 1914, initially into the Northumberland Fusiliers. He was killed by rifle fire and is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Army Cyclist Corp Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 21st Division Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PRIVATE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Army Cyclist Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Armentieres Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 25 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial