Basic Details Surname Edgar Forenames William 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) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 14 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in Belgium Manner of death reference Killed in Action