Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames William L Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Lawton War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 11th Cheshire Regt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Cheshire Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Messines/Mesen Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 7 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed at Messines Ridge France Manner of death reference Other