Basic Details Surname Meikle Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 242723 Notes Margaret Thorburn, the archivist of Dean Church, provided the following detailed information: Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Scots Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Country of burial Italy Town of burial Florence Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 2 Age at death 26 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds