Basic Details Surname Hallas Forenames Richard Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Richard Henry War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked as a joiner and was a member of eh Halifax Light Opera Company before enlisting in September 1914. He died in hospital the day after receiving a severe wound to his abdomen and is also commemorated on IWM 2620. 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) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Bailleul Year of death 1915 Month of death November Day of death 24 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds