Basic Details Surname Binns Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Thomas War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married to Agnes and enlisted in September 1916. He was killed by shellfire whilst serving as a Lewis gunner and is also commemorated on IWM 2689. 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 East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Roclincourt Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death January Day of death 7 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action