Basic Details Surname Schofield Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the details. He was married to Frances, they had 5 children and he worked in the moulding sheds of a brickworks before enlisting in June 1915. He died of gas gangrene, one of his legs being amputated in vain. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Duke of Wellington`s Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th Battalion 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 Etaples Country of burial France Town of burial Etaples Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial