Basic Details Surname Pearce Forenames William Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 8182 Honours Military Medal Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) South African Army Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Death and Burial details Country of death France Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action