Basic Details
Surname
Naylor
Forenames
Harold
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He went to Rastrick Grammar School and became a Director of the family removal and coal firm before enlisting in September 1914. He was killed near Thiepval Wood and a memorial service was held for him at this chapel on 27th August 1916. He is also commemorated on IWM 2738 and 2603.
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)
Lance Corporal
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Thiepval, Somme
Year of death
1916
Month of death
August
Day of death
17
Age at death
26
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on this memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action