Basic Details Surname Brooke Forenames William John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) King`s Shropshire Light Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Sailly-sur-Lys Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Fell