Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames William Anderton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Natal Town of death near Ladysmith Year of death 1900 Month of death February Day of death 22 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action