Basic Details Surname Erskine Forenames William McLaren 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) 17th H.L.I. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L-Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death November Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in the Battle of Beaumont Hamel Manner of death reference Killed in Action