Basic Details Surname Borton Forenames John Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Xhosa Wars (1779-1879) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 74th. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 74th Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Cape Town Year of death 1852 Month of death August Day of death 16 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Died of a Painful Disease Manner of death reference Died of Disease