Basic Details Surname Spens Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Neuve Chapelle Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action