Basic Details Surname Black Forenames W T Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Thomas War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Forename, service and death details are sourced from the school website (see References) which also carries biographical details. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Voormezeele Enclosure Year of death 1917 Month of death September Age at death 38 Manner of death reference Killed in Action