Basic Details Surname Blair Forenames David Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Queen's Own (Cameron Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death Norther Ireland Town of death Warrentpoint Year of death 1979 Month of death August Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in terrorist attack Manner of death reference Died of Wounds