Basic Details Surname Porteous Forenames Douglas S 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) KOSB Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Kings Own Scottish Borderers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 20 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action