Basic Details Surname Kennedy Forenames G W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours DCM, MM Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) (Royal Highlanders) Quebec Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 42nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Maj Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 42nd Infantry Battalion: Royal Highlanders of Canada Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Major Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 16 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action