Basic Details Surname Baylis Forenames L Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Laurence/Lawrence - probably the first spelling War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 12/296 Notes Member of Hulls Pals Bn. Lived in Stairfoot. Killed on first day of the Battle of the Somme. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme area Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Remembered on Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action (Forces War Records) Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial