Basic Details Surname Cockroft Forenames Fred Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He worked in Salterhebble before he enlisted in May 1916. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689 as well as the Thiepval memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 4 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Missing Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial