Basic Details Surname Bowhay Forenames William George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Devonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Normandy area Country of burial France Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 11 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action