Commemorated at Memorial Name Valla Public School First World War Honor Roll Given name A Family name Buchanan Gender Male Service number 1658 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1916 - 1917 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 05 August 1916 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 26th Battalion Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute