Basic Details Surname Dearnally Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He had worked in a dyeworks for 15 years before he enlisted in September 1916. He was killed by a mortar bomb whilst on sentry duty and is also commemorated on IWM 2738. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Duke of Wellington`s (West Riding) Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private 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 Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 22 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action