Basic Details Surname Metcalf Forenames Sidney Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Unknown