Basic Details Surname Morton Forenames Sam Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the details. Married, to Esther, he was gassed and died in a casualty clearing station. 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) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres 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 this memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds