Basic Details Surname Hedges Forenames William Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 7974 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Northamptonshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northamptonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action