| Forename | William |
|---|---|
| Surname | Eckersley |
| Middle Name | |
| Memorial | Holy Trinity Church Memorial, Downall Green |
| Age | 20 |
| Address | The Skitters, North Ashton |
| Parents' Address | As above |
| Township | Ashtton, Wigan |
| Rank | Privare |
| Occupation or place of work | Garswood Hall Colliery |
| Regiment | South Lancashire Regiment 6th Batt |
| Day of Death | 21 |
| Month of Death | April |
| Year of Death | 1917 |
| Cause of Death | Died of wounds |
| Place of Burial | Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery |
| Regiment Number | 16275 |
| Name of War | First World War |
| Location | Unknown |
| Additional Information | Born in Wigan. Son of William & Mary Jane Ref: CWGC, Ancestry, WO 2/10/15 |