Basic Details Surname Cooke Forenames John Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.E. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 22 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds