Basic Details Surname Kirk Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Torpedoed whilst on board the 'Leasowe Castle' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) South Nottinghamshire Hussars Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LANCE CORPORAL Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) South Nottinghamshire Hussars Yeomanry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death May Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action