Basic Details Surname Sproston Forenames William Norris Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours M.C. Primary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Warfusee Abancourt Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 4 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action