Basic Details Surname Douglas-Willan Forenames William Howard Stanhope 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) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) South Staffordshire Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The South Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action