Basic Details
Surname
Spink
Forenames
A
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Arthur
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from Dewsbury, he was married and worked as a hairdresser before enlisting in March 1916. He was twice wounded and finally killed whilst on sentry duty. He is also commemorated on IWM 2738.
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 Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1918
Month of death
September
Day of death
16
Age at death
31
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on this memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action