Basic Details Surname Gordon Forenames Charles George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Egypt and the Sudan (1882-1899) Served or died Died Honours CB Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RE Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major General Death and Burial details Town of death Kartoum Year of death 1885 Month of death January Day of death 51 Manner of death as stated Fell Manner of death reference Killed in Action