Basic Details Surname Hamilton Forenames Alistair Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Notes Killed by lightning whilst in the act of succouring two Boers at Machadodorp, South Africa. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Irish Fusiliers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Princess Victoria`s (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Machadodorp Year of death 1902 Month of death December Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated Killed by Lightning Manner of death reference Other