Basic Details Surname Dobson Forenames W J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Wilfred James War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Forename, service and death details are sourced from the school website (see References) which also carries biographical details. He had been a member of the school staff until he left to teach in Canada in 1909. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Mount Sorrel, Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Hooge Crater British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 38 Manner of death reference Killed in Action