Basic Details Surname Essam Forenames Charles E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Charles Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a repatriated POW who died at home reportedly following starvation and ill-treatment. He is also commemorated on IWM 2619 and 2625. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Army Cyclist Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Rawtenstall, Halifax Year of death 1919 Month of death February Day of death 13 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Other