Basic Details Surname McCartney Forenames John Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Killed in Action Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) KOSB Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Kings Own Scottish Borderers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action