Basic Details Surname Bickerdike Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Robert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Notes Additional information is sourced from the North East War Memorials Project (see References). Primary Service 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) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 20 Manner of death reference Killed in Action