Basic Details Surname Copperthwaite Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Manchester Regiment Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 22 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action