Basic Details
Surname
Pinkerton
Forenames
John
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative surname
Reverend
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1909 to read Oriental Languages. BA 1911. Military Service: Lance-Corporal 1st Battalion, Royal Scots. Killed in action 1 October 1916 during capture of Karajakois, part of the fighting on the River Struma in Salonika.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Scots
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lance Corporal
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Greece
Town of death
Karajakois
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
October
Day of death
1
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial