Basic Details Surname Thatcher 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) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marine Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marine Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 23 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds received in naval raid on Ostend and Zebrugge Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Relationships Husband of Maria Thatcher