Basic Details Surname Cairns Forenames George M Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes St John's College Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Beaumont-hamel Year of death 1916 Month of death November Day of death 13 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Address Edinburgh