Basic Details Surname Mason Forenames W J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes There is an extensive biography of him on the Bristol University website (see References) as he was a lecturer in Economics there. The extra information is sourced from there. He is also listed on the Thiepval Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gloucestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death La Boiselle, Somme Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 3 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Missing Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial