Basic Details Surname Keates Forenames William R. 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) Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Cemetery Thiepval War Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 21 Age at death 22