Basic Details Surname Besant Forenames Arthur John 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) Duke of Cornwall`s Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) CORPORAL Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Duke of Cornwall`s Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 28 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial