Basic Details Surname Cooper Forenames William J 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) 8th Beds Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Bedfordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death April Day of death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action