Basic Details Surname Yorston Forenames John William 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) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Mesopotamia Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 21 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action