Basic Details Surname Slaughter Forenames William Leonard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes William was serving on attachment to the Essex Regiment at the time of his death. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Hunts Cyclists Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Huntingdon Cyclist Battalion Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Nurlu Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 5 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Son of Supt William and Sarah Slaughter