Basic Details Surname Houghton Forenames William Gender unknown Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Longdeval Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action