Basic Details Surname Spens Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Batt H.L.I. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 17 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action