Basic Details Surname Speke Forenames William Maitland Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours M.C. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) R. A. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 72nd Field Reg, Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1942 Month of death March Age at death 35 Manner of death reference Killed in Action