Basic Details Surname McEwan Forenames Alister Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 29 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds