Basic Details Surname Shaw Forenames William Bernard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 12 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in battle Vimy Ridge Manner of death reference Killed in Action