Basic Details Surname McNicol Forenames Archibald Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes "Killed by being struck on the head by a piece of shrapnel while rescuing a wounded comrade" - The Scotsman 21/04/1916 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) C.E.F. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1916 Month of death April Day of death 6 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action at Ypres Manner of death reference Killed in Action