William was born in Wolverhampton in 1894, the son of Reuben and Rosa Blunt. They were living at 51 Duke Street, Wolverhampton, in 1901, along with William’s siblings Rosa, Amelia, Herbert and Joseph. They were at the same address in 1911, but William had become a grinder.
William enlisted with the 1st/6th Battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment (number 4293, later 241176), but was killed in action on 1 July 1916. He is remembered at the Thiepval Memorial.
Wolverhampton's War 
Not sure if you are correct. Billy Blunt played for Wolves 1908-1912. He was born in Bilston August 1886. Died in 1962 aged 76. He did come from Stafford Rangers and ended career at Bristol Rovers 1912.
Which war memorial in Wolverhampton is he listed.
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Tony George