Basic Details Surname Payne Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 241856 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince Of Wales) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st/6th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial England Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action