Basic Details Surname Lear Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Cemetery Sailly sur la Lys Canadian Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death November Day of death 22 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial