Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames Dugald Thomas 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) Royal Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 7th Batt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private (Signaller) Death and Burial details Town of burial near Mereille Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 9 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action