Basic Details Surname Dobson Forenames H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Harry War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A married man who worked for a wireworks before the war, he died after being hit in the head by shrapnel in Thiepval Wood. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Lonsdale Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 18 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial