Basic Details Surname MacPherson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Appears to have served under McPherson as he is that on the CWGC and on the Medal Index Card and not as shown on the gravestone as MacPherson. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Cemetery Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 23 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action