Basic Details Surname Raby Forenames Sam Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A drawing overlooker in a mill in Halifax, he enlisted in October 1914. He is also listed on IWM 2689. 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) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated 5th Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial