Basic Details Surname Aitken Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours DCM Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1/5th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) CSM Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Company Sergeant Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated Unknown