Basic Details Surname Kidd Forenames V N Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Cross, Mentioned in Despatches (Twice) Notes The Roll states he was in Bankwell and E Houses and attended the school in 1896-1904. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Duke of Wellingtons (West Riding Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th (Service) Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major 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) Major Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Gazaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 21 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action