Basic Details Surname Ramsbottom Forenames William French 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) Manchester Regiment Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 8 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action