Basic Details Surname Binns Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 12401 Notes Served in 2nd Bn. Birth Town: Stairfoot, Barnsley. 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 Country of burial France Town of burial Carnoy on the Somme Battlefield Cemetery Carnoy Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 8 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