Basic Details Surname Carter Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide all the extra details. He was a mill-worker before enlisting. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Grenadier Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 31 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Killed in Action