Basic Details Surname Elkins Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Scylla Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Scylla Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death South America Town of death Carthagena Year of death 1825 Month of death September Day of death 9 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Died of Yellow Fever Manner of death reference Died of Disease