Basic Details Surname Didsbury Forenames Ernest Cordes Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Durham Light Infantry Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Durham Light Infantry Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Birthplace Preston Address 29 ROSEBERRY AVENUE PRESTON Occupation Not Stated on Memorial