Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames Leslie Arnott Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Fromelles Year of death 1915 Month of death May Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Fell in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action