Basic Details Surname Melvill Forenames T Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Teignmouth War Anglo-Zulu War (1879) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross (Posthumous) Notes He won his VC for attempting to retrieve the colours of the regiment after the Battle of Isandhlwana. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) South Wales Borderers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Buffalo River Year of death 1879 Month of death January Day of death 22 Age at death 37 Manner of death reference Killed in Action