Basic Details Surname Hanson Forenames Richard 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 but we not 100% sure this was the same man who is also listed on IWM 2689 and 29427. If so, his biography is on the latter and these are his death and service details. 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 Town of death Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Thiepval Cemetery Mill Road British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 3 Age at death 19 Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial