Basic Details Surname Wood Forenames Lawrence Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Laurence War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. His father was the Head of a council school and he worked in an office before he enlisted in November 1915. He crossed to France in February 1916 and died a little over 3 months later. He is also commemorated on IWM 2830 and 2831. 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 King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action