Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 7793 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Norfolk Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Btn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Norfolk Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Amara Country of burial Iraq Town of burial Baghdad Cemetery North Gate War Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 19 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Died in captivity after the 1st Battle of Kut Manner of death reference Other