Basic Details Surname Russell Forenames Alexander Cumine Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 74th Highlanders Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Death and Burial details Year of death 1852 Month of death February Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed in the wreck of the Birkenhead Manner of death reference Other