Basic Details Surname Finlayson Forenames John 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) 11th A&S Highlanders Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Vermelles Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 22 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action