Basic Details Surname Cockbain 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 Infantry Unit (Primary - Stated) 50th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Passchendale Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 20 Age at death 35 Manner of death reference Killed in Action