Basic Details Surname Roocroft Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sapper Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 8 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed