Basic Details Surname Weir Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 18th (Queen Mary's Own Royal) Hussars Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Ladysmith Year of death 1900 Month of death December Day of death 9 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds