Basic Details Surname Skelton Forenames William Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) East Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 10th Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 22 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Son of William R. Skelton, of 12, West Parade, Filey, Yorks.