Basic Details Surname Burgess Forenames Alexander 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) 4th Gordons Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 23 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action