Basic Details Surname Ward 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) Cheshire Regt Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1/5th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Cheshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Neuve Chappell (sic) Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action