Basic Details
Surname
Cobham
Forenames
Albert J
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details sourced from Sefton War Memorials (see References). Albert was killed in April 1918, in what was known as 'trench wastage' [basically death by shellfire, snipers and so on whilst stationed but not attacking or under attack in the trenches].
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Corpl
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Corporal
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Country of burial
France
Town of burial
Souchez
Cemetery
Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery
Year of death
1918
Month of death
April
Day of death
22
Age at death
22
Manner of death as stated
Unknown
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action