Basic Details Surname Fosdick Forenames J H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Hyland War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The College website adds: 'He came up in 1913 from Charterhouse. Only son of widowed mother. Football blue and played for Corinthians in Argentina. Died of shrapnel wounds received in action at Hooge, 30.7.17. Buried at Lijssenthoek Cemetery.' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Rifle Brigade Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Lijssenthoek Cemetery Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 31 Age at death 22 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds