Basic Details Surname Sharman Forenames Alfred Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. He was killed in a gas attack whilst serving as a stretcher bearer and is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) W R Regt Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1/4 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte 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 Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Elverdinghe Cemetery Ferme Olivier British Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 19 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action