Basic Details Surname Hedley Forenames William Alexander Cosgrave Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Buffs Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 19 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action