Basic Details Surname Cumming Forenames Alexander Kevan Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; First (1880-1881) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Country of burial South Africa Town of burial Thiotse Heights Year of death 1881 Month of death March Day of death 9 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action