Basic Details Surname Strachan Forenames Peter Melvin 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) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 20 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Fell in action in Belgium Manner of death reference Killed in Action