Basic Details Surname Cust Forenames Horace Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Crimean War (1853-1856) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) British Army Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) The guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coldstream Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Russia Town of death Alma Country of burial Russia Town of burial Alma Year of death 1854 Month of death September Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Fell gloriously on the battle field Manner of death reference Died of Wounds