Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames Sydney Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. A Sunday school teacher and Secretary of the Halifax Schools' Athletic Association, he had enlisted in August 1914. 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) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Bois Grenier Cemetery Y Farm Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death June Day of death 4 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial