Basic Details Surname Pearce Forenames William Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Bill War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 8182 Honours MM Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) South African Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 27 Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds