Born: 1885 Brinkworth, Wiltshire
Died: 22nd July 1917
Rank: Private
Service: Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). 1st Battalion.
Service Number: 10792
Killed in Action: Died of wounds
Memorial: Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery, Nord, France.

Son of Richard Highman (Farmer) and Mary A Highman, 1901 lived in Bradenstoke. Siblings include; Alice Highman and Blanche Highman. William Highman used to work on Cranley Farm prior to joining the Wiltshire Regiment.

1914-20 British War Medal - Authorised in 1919, this is awarded to eligible service personnel and civilians alike. Qualification for the award varied slightly according to service. The basic requirement for army personnel and civilians was they either entered a theatre of war, or rendered approved service overseas, between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918.

1914-19 Victory Medal - Authorised in 1919, this was awarded to all eligible personnel who served on the establishment of a unit in an operational theatre. The Victory Medal was never issued alone.

1914/15 Star - Authorised in 1918, the 1914/1915 Star was awarded to individuals who saw service in France and Flanders from 23rd November 1914 to 31st December 1915, and to those who served in any other operational theatre from 5th August 1914 to 31st December 1915

William Highman - He died for freedom and honour