Basic Details Surname Boase Forenames Edgar Leslie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st 4th the Black Watch Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 30 Age at death 48 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action