Basic Details Surname Ward Forenames Francis Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Waless Own) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 24 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action