Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames George R. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Reekie Served or died Died Notes Died of malaria, information from British Newspaper Archive Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death Tanzania Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 23 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Died in East Africa on active service Manner of death reference Died of Disease