Basic Details Surname McConnell Forenames Thomas John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Royal Highlanders, Black Watch Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Ladysmith Year of death 1900 Month of death April Day of death 15 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Died in Ladysmith