Basic Details Surname Aiken Forenames William Ritchie 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) RGA Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of burial Egypt Town of burial Alexandria Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 31 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Drowned through enemy action Manner of death reference Other