Basic Details Surname Cryer Forenames W Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Service and death details sourced from Hornshaw and Fowler along with forename. A former weaver who, as part of the Army of Occupation, died of pneumonia. His brother Jonathan is also commemorated on this memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coldstream Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Guardsman Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Town of death Cologne Year of death 1919 Month of death February Day of death 28 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Disease