Basic Details Surname MacFarlan Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Black Watch Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Town of death Magersfontein Year of death 1899 Month of death December Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action