Basic Details Surname Edney Forenames William Edwin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Palestine Town of death Gaza Cemetery Jerusalem Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 27 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action