Basic Details Surname Smitham Forenames William 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 Unit (Primary - Stated) DCLI Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Duke of Cornwall`s Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Aden Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 14 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action