Basic Details Surname Ackroyd Forenames Gerald Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He died of gunshot wounds and is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Halifax Country of burial England Town of burial Halifax Cemetery Mixenden Churchyard Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 1 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial