Basic Details Surname Cossans Forenames William Meekison 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) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 23 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action