Basic Details Surname Burney Forenames Gilbert Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Gordon Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Died on the Field of Battle Manner of death reference Killed in Action