Basic Details Surname Straughan Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Note: CWGC record shows rank to be Corporal (https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/187581/straughan,-william/) Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 7th N.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Brae-et-Mer Manner of death as stated Unknown