Basic Details Surname Cook Forenames Ernest James Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) South African Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 18 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action