Basic Details Surname Brooks Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Machine Gun Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial La Gorgue Cemetery Laventie Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 24 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action