Basic Details Surname Somers Forenames William John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action