Basic Details Surname McMahon Forenames David Gillespie 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 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Guardsman Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 8 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Fell in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action