Basic Details Surname Rothwell Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Privte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Hospital Ship SIMLA in Durban Harbour Year of death 1900 Month of death May Day of death 2 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated From wounds received at Spion Kop, South Africa Manner of death reference Died of Wounds