Basic Details Surname Ball Forenames Alec Bradford Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Dorsetshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Dorsetshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 17 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Biography Actual age at death 20 years 11 month