Basic Details Surname Yates Forenames Rufus Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A railway clerk who trained with the West Riding Regiment before transferring. He was shot in the head by a sniper and is also commemorated on IWM 2620 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Worcestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 3 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action