Basic Details Surname Gurton Forenames William H 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 Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1/4th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 28 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds