Basic Details Surname Blain Forenames John 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) Royal Canadian Highlanders Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada Death and Burial details Town of death Passchendale Ridge Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 4 Age at death 43 Manner of death reference Killed in Action