Basic Details Surname Bottomley Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edgar War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689 and 29427 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown on the latter. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) W Yorks Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 17 Manner of death reference Killed in Action