Basic Details
Surname
Pilling
Forenames
Herbert
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide death details. He was the librarian of this Sunday School and worked in his father's market garden before enlisting in January 1916. He was buried under 16 feet of earth and debris: a memorial service was held at this chapel for him on August 20th 1916. He was either 20 or 21.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Duke of Wellington`s (West Riding Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
PRIVATE
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
Fricourt
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
August
Day of death
2
Manner of death as stated
KILLED IN ACTION
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Librarian