Basic Details Surname Barker Forenames N Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Norman War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. His elder brother Percy is also commemorated on this memorial and both are also on IWM 2689. Norman was killed at Crucifix Corner on the Somme, Percy 3 days earlier in another part of that battlefield. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial 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) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 17 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action