Basic Details Surname Eley Forenames B T Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Ely Alternative forename Benjamin Thomas War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Although his surname was spelt on the memorial as "Eley", other records verify the correct spelling as "Ely". CWGC records that Private Benjamin Thomas Ely of the 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment (40035) died 23/10/1916. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Lincolnshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pribate Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lincolnshire 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 1916 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial