Basic Details Surname Pestell Forenames Harry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Bedfordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Meaulte Cemetery Meaulte Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 20 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action