Basic Details Surname Skerrett Forenames John, Byne Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major-General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major General Death and Burial details Country of death Netherlands Year of death 1814 Month of death March Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated While leading the troops of the assault of fortress of Bergen Op Zoom on night of 8th and 9th March 1814 Manner of death reference Killed in Action