Basic Details Surname Akroyd Forenames Benjamin Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Ackroyd War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a Territorial and so was called up in August 1914: he survived being wounded whilst serving in the Dardanelles. 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 Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 6 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action