Basic Details Surname McKay Forenames William Eric Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2853 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) London Scottish Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 14th Battalion London Regiment (London Scottish) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Messines Cemetery Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 1 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action