Basic Details Surname Farrar Forenames Albert Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie Albert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is widely commemorated, also appearing on IWM 2626, 2627, 2628 and 2636. His age was unclear as it was given as both 33 and 20 in the press reports of his death. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Duisans Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds