Basic Details Surname Bacon Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Crimean War (1853-1856) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Lancers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Death and Burial details Town of death Balaklava Year of death 1854 Month of death October Day of death 25 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Fell in battle Manner of death reference Killed in Action