Basic Details Surname Pearson Forenames William 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) 2nd Gordons Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Drummer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Drummer Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Dundee Year of death 1919 Month of death May Day of death 11 Age at death 28