Basic Details Surname Myrtle Forenames John Young Elphinstone Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DSO Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Kings Own Scottish Borderers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Kings Own Scottish Borderers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa Year of death 1943 Month of death April Day of death 22