Basic Details Surname Cotton Forenames Herbert Joseph 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) Indian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Iraq Town of death Baghdad Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 23 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Died a prisoner of war after the surrender of Kut-el-Amara