Basic Details Surname Rawnsley Forenames C E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Charles Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide all the extra details. The son of William and Mary Ann, he was an apprentice at a local iron foundry and played local football. Killed by shellfire, his brother, T Rawnsley, managed to attend his funeral. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sapper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Favreuil Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 15 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Killed in Action