Basic Details Surname Dobson Forenames Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trooper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Welvesdiered Year of death 1900 Month of death December Day of death 24 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action