Basic Details Surname Simmons Forenames William Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 445024 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 5th Battalion London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Cemetery Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 14 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Missing Manner of death reference Missing