Basic Details Surname Abbott Forenames R J A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Reginald John Arthur War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records that Private Reginald John Arthur Abbott of 2nd/4th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, regimental number 204268, died on 3/5/1917. He is commemorated on Bay 8 of Arras Memorial in France Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) York and Lancaster Regt. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2/4 Batt. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not stated on memorial Town of death Not stated Country of burial Not stated on memorial Town of burial Not stated on memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Manner of death as stated Not stated