Basic Details Surname Coombs Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 17053 Honours MM Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Manchester Regt Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 20th Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L/Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Cemetery Danzig Alley Mil Cem Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated k.i.a. Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Birthplace Altrincham Occupation Not Stated on Memorial