Basic Details Surname Buchanan Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Scots Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action