Basic Details Surname Ratcliffe Forenames William Ernest 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) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action