Basic Details Surname Richards Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a core-maker before the war and died in a counter attack during the Battle of Lys. 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) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Nieppe Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 10 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action