Basic Details Surname Cairns Forenames Alex Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Black Watch Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 25 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed at Ypres Manner of death reference Killed in Action