Basic Details Surname MacPherson Forenames John Cook Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 24 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action