Basic Details Surname McWhirter Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L/Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 2 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds in France Manner of death reference Died of Wounds