Basic Details Surname Cairns Forenames G M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George M War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Oxford History provide the extra details Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Beaumont Hamel, Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death November Day of death 13 Age at death 35