Basic Details Surname Blackett Forenames William Stewart Burdett 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) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Birthplace Abigland Dumfries