Basic Details Surname Ness Forenames James Sharp 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) Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PTE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 15 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds