Basic Details Surname Beckett Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 13/153 Notes Served in 13th Bn. Died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Colinchamps Cemetery Euston Road Cemetery, Colinchamps Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action (Forces War Records) Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial