Basic Details Surname Balmforth Forenames C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Christopher William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from Manchester, he worked for Halifax Corporation before he enlisted in December 1914. He was killed by shellfire and is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 20 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action