Basic Details Surname Mechan Forenames William 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) K.O.S.B. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Kings Own Scottish Borderers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 23 Age at death 43 Manner of death as stated Fell in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action