Basic Details Surname Nicol Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Ashanti Wars (1823-1900) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Hampshire Militia Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain and Adjutant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Hampshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain and Adjutant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) 13th Light Infantry Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Captain Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Acting Lance-Daffadar Death and Burial details Country of death West Africa Town of death Borborossie Country of burial West Africa Town of burial Borborossie Year of death 1874 Month of death January Day of death 29 Age at death 46 Manner of death as stated fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action