Basic Details Surname Willis Forenames Edgar 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) West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales`s Own) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 16th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Serre/somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Son of Sarah Hannah and Herbert Willis