Basic Details Surname Farnell Forenames G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a warehouseman who worked in a local mill, served in Egypt and finally died in France. He 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 Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death East of Mouquet Farm, Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 17 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action