Basic Details Surname McKie Forenames Eric Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Somme Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action