Basic Details Surname Schofield Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, to Frances, they had 5 children and he worked in the moulding sheds at a local brickworks before enlisting in June 1915. He died of gas gangrene, despite having a leg amputated. 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) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Thiepval Country of burial France Town of burial Etaples Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Unknown