Basic Details Surname Congreve Forenames William La Touche Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC DSO MC Notes A school house has been named after him / His father was also awarded a VC and an ancestor Sir William Congreve 1717-1828 The Inventor Of The Congreve Rocket. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort`s Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action