Basic Details Surname Simms Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Additional information provided by the college website (see references). Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Warwickshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Fromelles Year of death 1916 Month of death July Age at death 29 Manner of death reference Killed in Action