Basic Details Surname Skelton Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He died in an attack near Havrincourt in the Battle of Cambrai and, although not engaged, after his death a message of love was sent from a Miss Greenwood of nearby Bradshaw. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Havrincourt Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 21 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action