Basic Details
Surname
Corder
Forenames
Lewis
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. Originally from London, he worked as a cleaner in the Halifax tram shed before enlisting in September 1914. He died in the Canadian General Hospital 9 days after being wounded on 3rd September 1916. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and 69606.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Field Artillery
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Gunner
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Le Treport
Country of burial
France
Town of burial
Le Treport
Cemetery
Mont Huon British Military Cemetery
Year of death
1916
Month of death
September
Day of death
12
Age at death
22
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial