Basic Details Surname Needham Forenames Thomas 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 and 2728. 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 Thiepval Sector, Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Aveluy, Near Albert, Somme Cemetery Lonsdale British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial