Basic Details Surname Cairncross Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 4 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in Italy Manner of death reference Killed in Action