Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames William 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 was married to Annie and was killed during the Battle of Lys. He is also commemorated on IWM 2654, 2224 and 2670 as well as the Tyne Cot Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Nieppe Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 10 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action