Basic Details Surname Barson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Born in Botley, lived at Home Lea, Old Botley: he may have enlisted under age and so was a 'Boy' soldier. His wounds were incurred around 16/8/16 and he was buried on 1/11/16. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pioneer Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdom Country of burial United Kingdom Town of burial Oxford Cemetery North Hinksey Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 28 Age at death 17 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds