Basic Details Surname Parsons Forenames William Henry 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) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 21 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action