Basic Details Surname McKay Forenames Richard James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Poperinghe Country of burial Belgium Cemetery Gwalia Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 27 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action