Basic Details Surname Smiles Forenames William Alan 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) Royal Irish Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Irish Regiment Death and Burial details Town of death Ovillers Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Occupation Solicitor/apprentice Solicitor