Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames William G 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) The Dorsetshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 24 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action