Basic Details Surname Burns Forenames William Spier Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Sussex Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 30 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action