Basic Details Surname Gidley Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A teacher at the Sunday School and Server at this church, he worked for a dyeworks before enlisting in September 1914. He is also commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. 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) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Contalmaison, Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Missing Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial