Basic Details Surname Abel Forenames J D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Duncan War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He was as a scholar-elect (due to join the college in 1916) but instead enlisted on 19 December 1916. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Seaforth Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lt 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) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 26 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action