Basic Details Surname Whatford Forenames S L Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) The York and Lancaster Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Batalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant-Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Year of death 1919 Month of death August Day of death 30 Manner of death as stated Accidently killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action