Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Henry Staples 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) Driscolls Scouts Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trooper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Driscolls Scouts Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Springfontein Country of burial South Africa Year of death 1902 Month of death January Day of death 31 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial