Basic Details Surname Gavin Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Crimean War (1853-1856) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Lancers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Veterinary Surgeon Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Veterinary Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Crimea Year of death 1855 Month of death October Day of death 21 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Died in camp