Basic Details Surname Robertson Forenames William Cairns 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 Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Courcelette Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 18 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action