Basic Details
Surname
Brook
Forenames
Ernest
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative surname
Brooks
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The memorial states he was a present member of the church. Hornshaw and Fowler clarify surname spelling, state that he is also listed under the West Yorkshire Regiment (where he is listed as Brooks: he is Brook in the D of W lists), provide his death details and say that he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Duke of Wellingtons (West Riding Regiment)
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
2/4th Battalion
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
LANCE CORPORAL
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)
Lance Corporal
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Poelcappelle
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1917
Month of death
October
Day of death
9
Age at death
20
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial