Basic Details Surname McNeil Forenames J R 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) Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Town of death El Alamein Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action