Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames John D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Davidson War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) K O S B Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own Scottish Borderers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 26 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action