Basic Details Surname Semmens Forenames William Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Eber Alternative forename Tom War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 30496 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Devonshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Devonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 17 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds