Basic Details Surname MacDonald Forenames William W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 12 Notes Note that his grave was subsequently lost Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HLI Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Frezenburg Ridge Town of burial Frezenburg Ridge Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 27 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action