Basic Details Surname Preston Forenames John Starkie 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 Scots Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Dewetsdorp Year of death 1900 Month of death June Day of death 27 Age at death 21