Basic Details Surname Rankine Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Canadian Expeditionary Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 17 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated From wounds sustained at the battle for Vimy Ridge Manner of death reference Died of Wounds