Basic Details Surname MacDonald Forenames John Robert Somerled Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 49899 Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 1st Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Egypt Country of burial Egypt Cemetery Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery Year of death 1940 Month of death December Day of death 9 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action