Basic Details Surname Dewar Forenames William 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 Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Persian Gulf Town of death Basra Year of death 1916 Month of death February Day of death 18 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds