Basic Details Surname Boyden Forenames Ernest 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) Bedford Regt. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 'C' Comp. 1st. Herts. Vol. Batts. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Bedfordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Thaba 'Nchu Year of death 1901 Month of death May Day of death 14 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Died on active service. Manner of death reference Killed in Action