Basic Details Surname Gordon Forenames William Francis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Anglo-Zulu War (1879) Served or died Died Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Battle of Zlobani (sic) actually Hlobane Year of death 1879 Month of death March Day of death 28 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action