Basic Details Surname French Forenames William Cotton 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) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd King Edward`s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Unknown