Basic Details Surname Davill Forenames H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Harry War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was probably originally from Wellington in Salop - a message of love was sent upon his death by an Edie from there - and had certainly worked as a loom tuner in Rochdale before he enlisted in October 1914. He 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 Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 9 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action