Basic Details Surname McPherson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname MacPherson War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private 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 reference Killed in Action