Basic Details Surname Cosby Forenames J J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Iraq (2003-2011) Served or died Died Notes https://www.gov.uk/government/fatalities/corporal-john-cosby-killed-in-iraq Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Devonshire & Dorset Light Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 2006 Month of death July Day of death 16 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action