Basic Details Surname McReady Diarmid Forenames A M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname McReady-diarmid Alternative forename Allastair Malcolm Cluny War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross (Posthumous) Notes He was born Arthur but changed his name by deed. He is also listed on IWM 10069, 22432, 110334 and 100769. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action