Basic Details Surname Bottomley Forenames Edgar Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details although they are uncertain whether he died in 1916 or 1917 (as CWGC lists). A Sunday school teacher, member of the choir and bell-ringer, he is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and 2738. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Beaumont Hamel, Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Beaumont Hamel, Somme Cemetery Waggon Road Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated 5th Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial