Basic Details Surname Ritchie Forenames John Mearns 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) The Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 14 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action