Basic Details Surname Johnston Forenames Bert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Black Watch Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Mesopotamia Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated died of fever Manner of death reference Died of Disease