Basic Details Surname Godlington Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from Rotherham, he was killed on the first day of the Somme and this was the only Calderdale memorial they found him commemorated on. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) KOYLI Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death reference Killed in Action