Basic Details Surname Cosby Forenames John Johnston Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Iraq (2003-2011) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Devonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Iraq Town of death Basrah Year of death 2006 Month of death July Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action