Basic Details Surname MacKay Forenames Hugh Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Notes Fell at the Battle of Assaye, Second Maratha War, 1803 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Madras Cavalry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1803 Month of death September Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Fell in the moment of Victory at the muzzle of the enemies guns Manner of death reference Killed in Action