Basic Details Surname Snowdon Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Walter War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married and had served in the Navy on minesweepers having joined aged 15. He transferred to the Army in 1916 and is also commemorated on IWM 2130. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own Scottish Borderers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 26 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action