Basic Details Surname Richings Forenames William C Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 15172 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Grenadier Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 17 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action