Basic Details Surname Mason Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MM Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Town of burial Bethune Cemetery Sand Pits British Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death June Day of death 16 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action