Basic Details Surname Cairncross Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 96th Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1843 Month of death May Day of death 10 Age at death 59