Basic Details Surname McWilliam Forenames H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Hamish War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The College website adds: 'He would have come up in 1915 from Merchiston Castle School. Buried at Vermelles Cem., Vermelles, Pas-de-Calais'. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Black Watch Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Vermelles, Pas-de-Calais Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 25 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds