Basic Details Surname Meakins Forenames William CFC Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Machine Gun Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Arras Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 23 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action