Basic Details
Surname
Cotterill
Forenames
J H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
John Henry
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Entered College in Michaelmas Term, 1908. A member of the University Contingent of the Officers’ Training Corps. B.A., 1912. Commenced service on 8 June 1915. Second Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion, Black Watch attached to the 2nd Battalion, 1915. Served in Mesopotamia. Died of wounds received in action at Mashadie, 15 March 1917.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Black Watch
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
3rd Battalion
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Second Lieutenant
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Mesopotamia (Iraq)
Year of death
1917
Month of death
March
Day of death
15
Age at death
27
Manner of death as stated
Died of Wounds
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds