Basic Details Surname Bottoms Forenames William James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Additional Info from CWGC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) King`s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial France Town of burial Pas De Calais Cemetery Arras Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial