Basic Details Surname Walker Forenames Willie Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Edwin War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married and worked as a warehouseman before he enlisted in August 1914. He died after an operation for appendicitis and is also commemorated on IWM 2689 (where he is named Edward). 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 Country of burial France Town of burial Doullens Cemetery Communal Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death February Day of death 21 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Other