Basic Details Surname Pearson Forenames William A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Alfred War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A boy scout who became a weaver before the war. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 596. The date he was killed was given as both the 10th and 16th of February. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) East Lancashire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Cuinchy Cemetery Guards British Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death February Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action