Basic Details Surname Merrilees Forenames David Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Private Merrilees was wounded in both legs three days before armistice was signed, and later contracted pneumonia from which he died. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Secondary Service Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) 14th Battalion London Regiment (London Scottish) Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Artificer Quartermaster Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death December Day of death 1 Age at death 33 Manner of death reference Other