Basic Details Surname Mendham Forenames Ernest William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Berkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 19 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action