Basic Details Surname Eyre Forenames Arthur Hardolph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Ashanti Wars (1823-1900) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 90th Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death The Gold Coast Town of death Near Coomassie Year of death 1874 Month of death February Day of death 4 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Fell while gallantly leading an advance onthe town of Coomassie