Basic Details Surname Howell Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) York Light Infantry Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 20 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action