Basic Details Surname Horsfall Forenames Basil Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Not Stated on Memorial Honours VC Notes Date of action for which VC awarded: 27 March 1918 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) East Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant