Basic Details Surname Syme Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2049 Honours DCM Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) F&F Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Fife and Forfar Yeomanry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) 14th Bn The Black Watch (RoyalL Highanders) Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Sgt Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Egypt Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Egypt Manner of death reference Killed in Action