William Cairns

268298

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte William CAIRNS, 268298, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Stirling. He died on 16 April 1918 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. formerly 3636 Scottish Horse.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private W CAIRNS, 268298, served in the 1st/6th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 16 April 1918 in France and is buried in PONT-DU-HEM MILITARY CEMETERY, LA GORGUE and is commemorated on V. C. 25.

War Memorial

Private William 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 William Cairns, 268298, 6th (Perthshire) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), was killed in action on 16 Apr 1918 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Auchterarder, Perthshire. Additional information: Formerly 3636, Scottish Horse

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private William CAIRNS lived at Aberuthven. He enlisted in the 6th battalion of the Black Watch (Scottish Horse). He was mobilised 4th August 1914. Home service Bedford and Newcastle 1914-1915. Served Gallipoli 1915; France 1916-1918; Missing 10th April 1918 presumed Killed.

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