Basic Details Surname Oldfield Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edgar War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked for a local dyeworks before being called up in October 1916. He was wounded once before being killed. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death August Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Missing Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial