Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames James Mason Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) C.M.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Mounted Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Cemetery Caix New British Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 8 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Gave his life for his country Manner of death reference Killed in Action