Pte Henry K CAIRNS, 1365, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 12 August 1915 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 6th Bn.
Soldiers' Wills
PRIVATE CAIRNS, 1365, 6TH BN., BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS) killed in action on 12/08/1915 in FRANCE AND FLANDERS
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Private H K CAIRNS, 1365, served in the 1st/6th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 12 August 1915 in France and is buried in BECOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, BECORDEL-BECOURT and is commemorated on I. A. 9.
War Memorial
Private Henry H Cairns, 1/6th, Black Watch, is commemorated on the War Memorial at Auchterarder.
Distinguished Conduct Medal
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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour
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British Army Pension Records
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British Army Service Records
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Soldiers Died in the Great War
Private Henry K. Cairns, 1365, 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), was killed in action on 12 Aug 1915 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Auchterarder.
Auchterarder Roll of Honour
Private Henry CAIRNS lived at 146 High Street, Auchterarder. He enlisted 1912 in the 1/6th battalion of the Black Watch. He was mobilised 4th August 1914. Home service Auchterader, Tayport. Served France from May 1915. He died on Aug-15 at Albert, France.
