Basic Details Surname Cruickshank Forenames David Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Gordons Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Saint-Desir, Lucieux Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 27 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Status Notes Amended to match inscription, and 'published'