Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames Alexander 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) 6th G.H. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 25 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action