Basic Details Surname Kershaw Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2745 and 2747 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown on the former. He died from appendicitis, despite an operation. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) RAMC Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Army Medical Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Zanzibar Country of burial Zanzibar Cemetery English Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 11 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Other