Basic Details Surname Aitken Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 30 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action