Basic Details Surname Bastard Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MiD Notes 1) Mentioned in Despatches for "Gallant and Distinguished Service in the Field", by Sir J. French. 2) Commemorated at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Bedfordshire Regt. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd. Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Bedfordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Gheluvelt, near Ypres Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 26 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Son Of William And Helen Bastard