Basic Details Surname Pointon Forenames Alec Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 9429 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) North Staffordshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) North Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant