Basic Details Surname Chesson 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 (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st/5th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Signaller Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Signaller Death and Burial details Country of death Persian Gulf Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 7 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action