Basic Details Surname Peel Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War Crimean War (1853-1856) Served or died Served Honours Victoria Cross, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Notes He won his VC during the during the Crimean War and died of smallpox. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death India Town of death Agra Year of death 1858 Month of death April Day of death 27 Age at death 33 Manner of death reference Died of Disease