Basic Details Surname MacAlister Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Scots Gds Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Death and Burial details Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated died in hospital