Basic Details Surname Stephenson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a Sergeant in the Home Guard before he enlisted and he died as a POW in hospital in Rome. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Alexandra, Princess of Wales`s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Rome Year of death 1944 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds