Basic Details Surname Laird Forenames David 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) R.E. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action