Basic Details Surname Woodroffe Forenames William John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number CH/8842 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marine Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Aboukir Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action