Basic Details Surname McCrae Forenames John Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Medical Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Boulogne Country of burial France Town of burial Boulogne Cemetery WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY Year of death 1918 Month of death January Day of death 28 Age at death 45 Manner of death reference Died of Disease