Basic Details Surname Shoesmith Forenames D W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 16070 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Sussex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 7th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private