Basic Details Surname Foster Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 41852 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of William and Betsy Foster, of Sedbergh, Yorks; husband of Elizabeth Ann Foster, of Field End, Stainton, Kendal. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) B Coy. 10th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Pas De Calais Cemetery Cojeul British Cemetery, St. Martin-sur-cojeul Year of death 1916 Month of death April Day of death 11 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Unknown