Basic Details Surname Balmforth Forenames George 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 was caught in some weeds and drowned whilst resting and bathing in the River Ancre. He is also commemorated on IWM 2130 and 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on 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 Country of burial France Town of burial Aveluy Cemetery Lonsdale British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 19 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Other