Basic Details Surname Bell Forenames D S Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Donald Simpson War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross (Posthumous) Notes He had been a teacher and then a gifted amateur and then professional (with Bradford Park Avenue) footballer before enlisting. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Green Howards (Alexandra Princess of Wales`s Own Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Contalmaison, Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Ovillers-La-Boiselle Cemetery Gordon Dump Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 10 Age at death 25 Manner of death reference Killed in Action