Basic Details Surname Newcombe Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st (Royal) Dragoons Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Theipval Country of burial France Town of burial Theipval Cemetery Connaught Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 3 Age at death 44 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action