Basic Details Surname Mehew Forenames C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Charlie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A Regular so went with the BEF to France in August 1914. He was twice wounded before being killed on his 27th birthday and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial/ 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) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 9 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action