Basic Details Surname Walker Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename I R Walter War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a grocery assistant at Empire Stores before enlisting in April 1917. He is also commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Durham Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 15 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action