Basic Details Surname Hirst Forenames D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Dick (Richard) War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the details. He worked for his father, a coal and general merchant, and only enlisted in January 1916 under the Derby Scheme. He was killed on his first time in action and is also commemorated on IWM 2738 and 2747. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) WRR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte 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 Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 5 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action