Basic Details Surname Bott Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First and Second Anglo-Afghan Wars (1839-1842 and 1878-1880) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Bengal Light Cavalry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 5th Bengal Cavalry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Year of death 1842 Month of death January Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated Killed in the retreat Manner of death reference Killed in Action