Basic Details Surname Blades Forenames Williams Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Enlisted October 1914 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Unknown