Basic Details Surname Hopkinson Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He enlisted in January 1916 and was killed in Thiepval Wood: his brother, George Ernest, was also killed in 1918 serving with the same regiment. Primary Service 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 Country of death France Town of death Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death August 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