Basic Details Surname Lucas Forenames William Herbert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Wounded 20th January 1916 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince Of Wales) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LIEUTENANT Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Merville Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Died Of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds