Basic Details Surname Hamilton Forenames Walter Richard Pollock Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Queen`s Own Corps of Guides Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Cabul Year of death 1879 Month of death September Day of death 3 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Fell Manner of death reference Killed in Action