Basic Details Surname Esson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Gordon Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1/7 TH Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PTE Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 4 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Fell in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action