Basic Details Surname Shakespeare Forenames William Henry Irvine Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Companion of the Order of The Indian Empire Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) Indian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Central Arabia Year of death 1915 Month of death January Day of death 24 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Unknown