Basic Details Surname Speight Forenames G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Edwin War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from Leeds, he was not married and worked as a carter. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and the Arras 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) Alexandra, Princess of Wales`s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Arras Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 9 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action