Basic Details Surname Mitchell Forenames John Gay 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) Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st/5th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Town of death High Wood Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action