Basic Details Surname Whiteman Forenames Edwin George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 15th Battalion London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Le Sars Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 7 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action