Basic Details Surname Cossey Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Coldstream Guards Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coldstream Guards Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Magersfontein Year of death 1899 Month of death December Day of death 11 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Fell fighting for his Queen and country Manner of death reference Killed in Action