Basic Details Surname Hirst Forenames Cecil Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He played football and cricket locally and worked in the machine department of a local mill where his father was the manager. He died from gunshot to his chest. Primary Service 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 Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 11 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial