Basic Details Surname Birss Forenames Joseph 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) Canadian Cameron Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 43rd Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Highlanders Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Zillebeke Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 1 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Fell in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action