Basic Details Surname Esson Forenames William 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) Royal Marine Lt. Infty. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marine Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action