Basic Details Surname Costin Forenames John Alfred Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Costin Alternative forename John Alfred War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes CWGC records that Private John Costin, regimental number G/857, was serving in 8th Battalion Royal Fusiliers when he died on 7/7/1916. He is buried in grave VIII.H.10 at Ovillers Military Cemetery in France. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Batt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PTE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not stated on memorial Town of death Not stated Country of burial Not stated on memorial Town of burial Not stated on memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 7 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in action