Basic Details Surname Marshall Forenames Willie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked for a wholesale clothier before he enlisted in January 1915 when he was 17. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and the Thiepval Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Lanc Fus Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 9 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Missing