Basic Details Surname MacDonald Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Death and Burial details Town of death Cambrai Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 21 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action