Basic Details Surname Starkey Forenames William Foster Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Son of Frederick J. and Mary A. Starkey Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) York and Lancashire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2/4 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The York and Lancaster Regiment Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action