Basic Details Surname Cecil Forenames The Hon William Amherst Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours M.C. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Grenadier Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of burial France Cemetery Soupir Communal Cemetery Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 16