Basic Details Surname McKay Forenames Donald Gillies Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated fell Manner of death reference Killed in Action