Basic Details Surname Elliot Forenames Geoffrey Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Geoffrey Edmund War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. The son of the then Headmaster of the school, after studying in York he became a teacher. He is also commemorated on IWM 2627, 2630 and 2632 as well as the Thiepval Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action