Basic Details Surname MacDonald Forenames John Mackay Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Town of death El Alamein Year of death 1942 Month of death November Day of death 2 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action