Basic Details Surname Edwards Forenames William Wilson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Abyssinian War (1867-1868) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Madras Cavalry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 8th Indian Cavalry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death India Town of death Saugur Year of death 1870 Month of death August Day of death 4 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Drowned Manner of death reference Other