Basic Details Surname Cook Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First and Second Anglo-Afghan Wars (1839-1842 and 1878-1880) Served or died Died Honours V. C. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Indian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1879 Month of death December Day of death 19