Basic Details Surname Donaldson Forenames Matthew 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) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death April Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Fell in action at La Basse Manner of death reference Killed in Action