Basic Details Surname McKay Forenames William 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) 8th Batt C.E.F. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Expeditionary Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 6 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds received in action in France Manner of death reference Died of Wounds