Basic Details Surname Desborough Forenames William 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) Middlesex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 16 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action