Basic Details Surname McPherson Forenames Jas. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Notes service number 1614. Name possibly James Macpherson (from other sources) Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 72nd Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Piper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Piper Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Town of death Charasiah Year of death 1879 Month of death October Day of death 6 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds at Charasiah Manner of death reference Died of Wounds