Basic Details Surname Laird Forenames Hugh B Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes New College Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Trones Wood Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 8 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Address Edinburgh