Basic Details Surname Figg Forenames William J 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) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Thiepval Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Unknown