Basic Details Surname Whittam Forenames F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Francis War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Additional information is sourced from the North East War Memorials Project (see References). Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death reference Killed in Action