Basic Details Surname Morton Forenames S Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Sam War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married to Esther and died at a casualty clearing station the day after he was gassed. He is also commemorated on IWM 2606, 2830 and 2832. 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) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Elverdinghe Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Lyssenthoek Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 20 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds