Basic Details Surname Wilks Forenames Richard E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes was a sniper Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) East Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 10th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Secondary - Stated) Lincolnshire Regiment Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) The Lincolnshire Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death May Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial