Basic Details
Surname
King
Forenames
John
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler could find little extra detail other than he went to South Africa in June 1900 and a memorial service was held for him on 18th November 1900 at Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge. He is also listed on IWM 2599, 69611 and 59592.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Civilian
Unit (Primary - Stated)
S J A B
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Pte
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Civilian
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
St Johns Ambulance Corps
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
South Africa
Town of death
Newcastle, Natal
Year of death
1900
Month of death
October
Day of death
30
Manner of death as stated
Endocarditis
Manner of death reference
Died of Disease