Basic Details Surname Dixon Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2860 and 2614 and the Arras Memorial. 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 East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Arras Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 29 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action