Basic Details Surname Sheard Forenames Frank Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A cotton weaver who enlisted in February 1916 and who went missing whilst repairing wire, presumed killed by shellfire. He was variously reported to be either 19 or 20 years old. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Royal Rifle Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Missing