Basic Details Surname Cooper Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MM Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 28 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action