Basic Details Surname Shearer Forenames Alexander 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 Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Warrant Officer Class II (Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant) Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Wimereux Cemetery Wimereux Communal Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 15 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Died Manner of death reference Died of Disease