Basic Details Surname Lyle Forenames Ian Archibald De Hoghton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Black Watch Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Town of death El Alamein Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action