Basic Details Surname Mitchell Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 15 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action