Basic Details Surname Cole Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Devon Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Devonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Loos Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 25 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed at the Battle of Loos Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial