Basic Details Surname Deakin Forenames Horace Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Horace Rupert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from Bridgnorth, he was married to Annie and they had a child: he was a constable in the Halifax Police. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Comines-Warneton Cemetery Lancashire Cottage British Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 30 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial