Basic Details Surname Chesney Forenames William 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) HLI Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Aberdeen Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Died from wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds