Basic Details Surname Hartley Forenames Albert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states he worked at Sowerby Bridge as as Platelayer. Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He is also listed on IWM 2609: he was killed by shellfire and the press gave him various ages ranging from 27 to 30. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 278th Railway Company Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Wailly Cemetery Orchard Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 27 Manner of death reference Killed in Action