Basic Details Surname Taplin Forenames Samuel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Service number Private 493052 Notes Wounded July 1916. Formerly Private 12909 Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Labour Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Labour Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private