Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames Denis Daley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Notes CWGC states rank as Lieutenant Colonel. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Sherwood Foresters Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th. Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) Indian Army Unit (Secondary - Stated) 17th. Cavalry Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Major Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Indian Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) 17th Indian Cavalry Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Gommecourt Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Reported Missing at Gommecourt Manner of death reference Missing Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial