Basic Details Surname Mitchell Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename David War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number S/8740 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Gordon Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion, C Coy. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private 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 Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Leper Cemetery Larch Wood (Railway Cutting) Cemetery, Plot III, Row G, Grave 3. Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 7 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action