Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames James Duncan 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) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) Canadian Infantry (Canadian Engineers) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Tunnelling Company Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Infantry (Canadian Engineers) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 24 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Unknown