Basic Details Surname Hughes Forenames William Samuel 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 Welsh Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 17 Age at death 29 Manner of death reference Died of Disease