Basic Details Surname Benson Forenames Richard Erle 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) East Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LIEUTENANT-COLONEL Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel 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 1914 Month of death September Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial