Basic Details Surname Cree Forenames Edward Russell Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Notes Died of illness contracted at Malta Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Year of death 1903 Month of death December Day of death 29 Age at death 45 Manner of death reference Died of Disease