Basic Details Surname Benson Forenames William Roy Gwyn Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Sth. Staffordshire Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The South Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Vimy Country of burial France Town of burial Souchez Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 2 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action