Basic Details Surname Meldrum Forenames James D Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) CQM Sgt Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Company Quarter Master Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death East Africa Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 19 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds in German East Africa Manner of death reference Died of Wounds