Basic Details Surname Ross Forenames Hugh 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) Scots Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Death and Burial details Town of death Canal du Nord Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 7 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action while crossing the canal Manner of death reference Killed in Action