Basic Details Surname Alexander Forenames James Mcgilchrist Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MM Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RE Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 17 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Drowned Manner of death reference Other