Basic Details Surname Cropley Forenames William Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lce Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 15 Manner of death reference Killed in Action