Basic Details Surname Stonehewer Forenames Ellis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was originally from Salford but was living with an aunt in Cragg Vale whilst working as a twiner: he was also a verger at this church before enlisting in August 1915. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Royal Rifle Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 15 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action