Basic Details Surname Howard Forenames H O Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Harold Oxley War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 240287 Notes Served in 2nd/5th Bn. Birth Town: Wombwell, Barnsley. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Drummer Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Remembered on Arras Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action (Forces War Records) Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial