Basic Details Surname Jones Forenames Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He played rugby for both Elland and Halifax and was killed along with many others of the regiment and area in the failed attack on the Schwaben Redoubt on 3/9/16. He is also commemorated on IWM 2130 as well as the Thiepval Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial 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 Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 3 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action