Basic Details Surname Bland Forenames John 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) Black Watch Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 31 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action