Basic Details Surname Cecil Forenames William Amhurst Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Grenadier Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battery Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial