Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Served Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Bengal Sappers & Miners Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death India Year of death 1864 Age at death 50