Basic Details
Surname
Cobham
Forenames
Elijah
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative surname
Reverend
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Honours
Military Cross
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1900 to read Law. BA 1903. Military Service: Served as Colonial & Continental Church Society's Chaplain in Nakuru, Kenya. Died 19 September 1917 in Mihambwe, German East Africa, during the campaign against the German forces whilst serving as an Army Chaplain. Awarded MC.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Army Chaplain's Department
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Chaplain
Death and Burial details
Country of death
German East Africa
Town of death
Mihambwe
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1917
Month of death
September
Day of death
19
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial