Basic Details Surname Laurie Forenames James Mathieson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Scots Guards Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Death and Burial details Country of death Middle East Town of burial Benghazi Cemetery Military Cemetery Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 27 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action