Basic Details Surname Layer Forenames William 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 Forces Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Highlanders of Canada Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Royal Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Vimy Ridge Country of burial Not stated on the memorial Town of burial Not stated on the memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 30 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Fell Manner of death reference Killed in Action