Basic Details Surname Dundas Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Honours VC Notes He was killed by a mine whilst trying to blow up an enemy fort. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Year of death 1879 Month of death December Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Fell in his country's service Manner of death reference Killed in Action