Basic Details Surname Gordon Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Machine Gun Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 24 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action