Basic Details Surname Norwood Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Notes Captain John Norwood, 5th Dragoon Guards, Boer War, won the VC for his action on 30 October 1899. He survived the Boer War only to be killed on the Marne in 1914. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Dragoon Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 5th Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlotte of Wales`s Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Sablonniers Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 8 Age at death 38 Manner of death reference Killed in Action