Basic Details Surname Sims Forenames George Albert 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) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death S[outh] A[frica] Town of death Harrismith Year of death 1902 Month of death February Day of death 27 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Died at Harrismith