Basic Details Surname Merrill Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Service number 60896 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) South Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant