Basic Details Surname Franklin Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 47454 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Northumberland Fusiliers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Arras Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 29 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Killed on the Arras Front Manner of death reference Killed in Action