Basic Details Surname Lidsey Forenames William John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Died of wounds received during aerial combat on the previous day. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Oxford and Bucks L.I. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1/4th. Batt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Liuet Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) RFC Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Near Arras Country of burial France Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 22 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial