Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames George 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) Scots Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial France Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 26 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action