Basic Details
Surname
Targus
Forenames
Ben
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married to Florence and worked int he billiard room of the Halifax Mechanics' Institute before then working in munitions and then enlisting. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and the Menin Gate.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Lincolnshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Ypres
Year of death
1917
Month of death
July
Day of death
31
Age at death
36
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial