Basic Details Surname Harper Forenames Alex Simpson Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alexander Simpson War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Cemetery Tyne Cot Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 26 Manner of death reference Killed in Action