Basic Details Surname Roberts Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes PENYGAER. His name is commemorated on the memorial in Basra Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Welsh Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Mesopotamia (Iraq) Year of death 1916 Month of death April Day of death 5 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action