Basic Details Surname Thorpe Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Sussex Regiment Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Sussex Regiment Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 21 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Missing Manner of death reference Missing