Basic Details Surname Sowby Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes 1st Div. Australian Army Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) AUSTRALIAN ARMY Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st BATTALION Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Australian Army Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Calais Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 19 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated DIED OF WOUNDS Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial