Basic Details Surname Rowston Forenames W M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Matthew War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Only son of Richard William and Helen Rowston Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sapper Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 21 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action