Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames William 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) Cameron HRS Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PTE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Queen's Own (Cameron Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 15 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Died of gas poisoning Manner of death reference Killed in Action