Basic Details Surname Egerton Forenames Algernon Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname The Hon Egerton War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Maeander Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Midshipman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Maeander Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Town of death Guaymas Year of death 1851 Month of death January Day of death 27 Age at death 16 Manner of death as stated Accidental discharge of a musket Manner of death reference Died of Wounds