Basic Details Surname Hancocks Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Notes Also commemorated on IWM 32451, the village WW1 and WW2 memorial Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Worcester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Worcestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Poelcappelle Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 9 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action