Basic Details Surname Ashcroft Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes All service and death details are sourced from The Old Birkonian Society website (see References) which also carries a picture and a biographical details of him. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Liverpool Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Near St Quentin Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 22 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action