Basic Details Surname Crothers Forenames L Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Lewis War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was originally from Leyland and is also commemorated on IWM 2860. 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) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Martinpuich Country of burial France Town of burial Warlencourt-Eaucourt Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 27 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action