Basic Details Surname Mitchell Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Mitchell Alternative forename Alexander War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Service Number - S/11129 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ieper Cemetery Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 25 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action