Basic Details Surname Baker Forenames R T Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Richard Thomas War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from Goldenhill in Staffordshire, he died from gas poisoning on an ambulance train. He was not found by them to have been commemorated on any other Calderdale 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 Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Rouen Cemetery St Sever Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 13 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds