Basic Details Surname Ellis Forenames William James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 20597 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Horse Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Horse Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) Not stated Unit (Secondary - Stated) Royal Field Artillery Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) 3rd Battery Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Gunner Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Country of burial Germany Town of burial Kassel Cemetery Niederzwehren Year of death 1915 Month of death June Day of death 14 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Died in German Captivity Manner of death reference Other