Basic Details Surname Ross Forenames William J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours DCM Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 15 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action