Basic Details Surname Hanson Forenames S Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Savile War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A married (to Elizabeth) man with a child who was a joiner and cabinet maker before enlisting in April 1915. He died an hour after being wounded in the head. 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 Thiepval Cemetery Connaught British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 15 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial