Basic Details Surname Broom Forenames Cosby Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 49th Canadian Regt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 49th Canadian Regiment Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Courcelette Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 15 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action