Basic Details Surname Normanton Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He is commemorated on the gravestone of his parents, James and Charlotte. Hornshaw and Fowler provide his service details noting that he initially enlisted in the Yorkshire Regiment. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private 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 1917 Month of death May Day of death 13 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address Norland Occupation Not Stated on Memorial