Basic Details Surname Russell Forenames Alexr C Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 74th Highlanders Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Highland Light Infantry Death and Burial details Town of death Point Danger, Cape of Good Hope Year of death 1852 Month of death February Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Wreck of HMS Birkenhead Manner of death reference Other