Basic Details Surname Pyke Forenames William Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Originally buried in Delville Wood but grave probably destroyed by later shellfire Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st / 4th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Delville Wood Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 11A Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Shot by a sniper Manner of death reference Killed in Action