Basic Details Surname Alderton Forenames C J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Charles John Woodward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Cemetery Metz-En-Coutre Communal Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial