Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames James 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) Black Watch, Royal Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) D Company, 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Magersfontein Year of death 1899 Month of death December Day of death 11 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action