Basic Details Surname Abbott Forenames Edgar Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He enlisted in April 1915, served in Egypt and spent 3 months in hospital on Lemnos before transferring to France. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 596. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) King`s Own Scottish Borderers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Kings Own Scottish Borderers Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 4 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Missing