Basic Details Surname Fletcher Forenames Howard V Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was originally from Hyde, worked at the mill as a weaver and enlisted in 1916. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 25 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Missing