Basic Details Surname Roberts Forenames Frederick Hugh Sherston Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Kings Royal Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Royal Rifle Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Colenso Country of burial South Africa Year of death 1899 Month of death December Day of death 15 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated fell mortally wounded Manner of death reference Killed in Action