Basic Details Surname Brown Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 14/371 Notes Served in 2nd Bn. Son of William Henry and Jane Brown of 19, The Croft, Hoyle Mill, Barnsley. Duty Location: The Somme Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Arneke Cemetery Arneke British Cemetery, Arneke, France Year of death 1918 Month of death May Day of death 8 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds (Forces War Records) Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial