Basic Details Surname Canning Forenames Walter Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) provide the extra details. He is also listed on IWM 2689. He died after being gassed. 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 Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Boezinge, Near Ypres Cemetery Talana Farm British Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 19 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial