Basic Details Surname Polson Forenames Geoffrey 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 Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Batt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut 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 Town of death Battle of the Aisne Country of burial France Town of burial Vermelles Cemetery Cemetery Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 15 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action