Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames Walter W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Walter Wilson War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 29 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action