Basic Details Surname Hamilton 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) RE Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1917 Month of death August Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action