Basic Details Surname Hanson Forenames Chas Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Charles War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A wool sorter for a mill in nearby Buttershaw, he was killed by shellfire despite sheltering below the trench parapet. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Bombardier Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Bombardier Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 8 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action