Basic Details Surname Sowby Forenames William Ville Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes 20th Batt. Royal Fusiliers Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL FUSILIERS Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 20th BATTALION Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 20 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial