| Forename | William |
|---|---|
| Surname | Houghton. |
| Middle Name | |
| Memorial | Unknown |
| Age | 20 |
| Address | 89 Lily Lane, Bamfurlong |
| Parents' Address | As above |
| Township | Wigan |
| Rank | Private |
| Occupation or place of work | Haulage hand at Bryn Hall Colleries |
| Regiment | South Lancashire Reg 6th Batt |
| Day of Death | 11 |
| Month of Death | February |
| Year of Death | 1916 |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Place of Burial | Basra Memorial |
| Regiment Number | 18323 |
| Name of War | First World War |
| Location | |
| Additional Information | Son of Thomas and Jane CWGC, Ancestry, WO 14/4/17 |