Basic Details Surname Ball Forenames Edward James 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) Canadians Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 42nd Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 42nd Infantry Battalion: Royal Highlanders of Canada Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Unknown