WO2 (CSM) William Kirkwood CAIRNS, 98, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Auchterarder Perthshire. He died on 31 July 1916 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Died of wounds. Other information given: 6th Bn.
Soldiers' Wills
COMPANY SERGEANT MAJOR WILLIAM KIRKWOOD CAIRNS, 98, 6TH BN., BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS) died of wounds on 31/07/1916 in FRANCE AND FLANDERS
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Company Serjeant Major W K CAIRNS, 98, served in the 1st/6th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 31 July 1916 in France and is buried in DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY and is commemorated on J. 49.
War Memorial
KCSM William K 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
C.S.M. William Kinkwood Cairns, 98, 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), died on 31 Jul 1916 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Auchterarder.
Auchterarder Roll of Honour
William K CAIRNS lived at 146 High Street, Auchterarder. He enlisted 1914 in the 1/6th battalion of the Black Watch. Home service Auchterarder, Dundee, Tayport. Served France May 1915-July 1916. He died on Jul-16 at High Wood, Somme.
