Basic Details Surname Butterworth Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked as a blacksmith's striker in a tinplate works before he enlisted in April 1917. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224. 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 Lincolnshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 5 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial