Basic Details Surname Rettie Forenames William Philip Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Nicholson Alternative forename Stuart War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action