Basic Details Surname Mackay Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Robert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He is listed on the memorial as coming from Berriedale. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) N Zea R B Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) New Zealand Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 15 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Killed in Action