Basic Details Surname Mearns Forenames John 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) 31st Canadians Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Expeditionary Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Gave their lives Manner of death reference Killed in Action