Basic Details Surname Alexander Forenames William Mercer Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 17th H.L.I. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action