Basic Details Surname Spooner Forenames William John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2404 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 6 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action