Basic Details Surname Blatchford Forenames R F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Robert F War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked as an engraver in business with his brother before he volunteered in March 1901. He died of enteric fever and is also commemorated on IWM 2599. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Vol Batt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Warm Baths, Transvaal Year of death 1901 Month of death December Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Disease