Basic Details Surname Ward Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) Canadian Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 26th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Courcelette Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 17 Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action