Basic Details Surname Ward Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Libbey War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Cornwall Family History Society provide the extra details. He was the brother of Albert who is also listed here. He had been wounded in Gaza on 6/11/17: it is possible but not known that this was the cause of his death. He is buried in this churchyard. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Welch Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Lanreath Country of burial England Town of burial Lanreath Cemetery St Marnarch Year of death 1919 Month of death March Day of death 20 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial