Basic Details Surname Brakspear Forenames William Rae 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) Q A O Gurkha Rifles Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Gurkha Rifles Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 25 Age at death 49 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action