Basic Details Surname MacDonald 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) Lancers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trooper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 9th Lancers (Queen`s Royal) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Roodeport Year of death 1900 Month of death April Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action