Basic Details Surname Aitken Forenames William L. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number S/11687 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Seaforth Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Iraq Cemetery Basra War Cemetery Grave V. V. 5. Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action