Basic Details Surname McAllister Forenames Matthew Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death November Day of death 17 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action