Basic Details Surname Hanson Forenames Albert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Killed at the first battle of Ypres, he was survived by a sister and a brother (called Walter). 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) Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant Major) Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery New Irish Farm British Military Cemetery Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 11 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action