Basic Details Surname Pearson Forenames Maurice Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Born 16/09/1885 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales`s Own) Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Death and Burial details Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Son of Sarah and William Pearson