Basic Details Surname Birnie Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Notes Mintlaw Station Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Gordon Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Piper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Piper