William Ernest Kingshott was a Trooper with D Squadron of the Household Cavalry, 2nd Life Guards. His service number was 3171.
2nd Life Guards Cap Badge
William was born circa 1897 in Woodside, Surrey to James & Jessie Clarinda Kingshott. He was the brother of fellow casualty George Daniel James Kingshott.
William died on 28th September 1917 at the age of 20 years. He is buried at St Omer Cemetery, France.