Basic Details Surname Algeo Forenames William Bensley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Dorsetshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Dorsetshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Near Thiepval Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 17 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action