Basic Details Surname Ferguson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 8031 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) SA Inf Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 18 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action