Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames William J. W. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Leicesters Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Leicestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death October Manner of death as stated Killed by a Shell in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action