Basic Details Surname Benson Forenames George Elliott 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) Royal Regiment of Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Battle of Brakenlaagte Year of death 1901 Month of death October Day of death 30 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated fell while commanding his column Manner of death reference Killed in Action