Basic Details Surname Read Forenames Samuel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Indian Mutiny (1857-1858) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) 83rd Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death East Indies Town of death Jeerun Year of death 1857 Month of death October Day of death 23 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Killed while gallantly leading his company to the attack of an insurgent enemy Manner of death reference Killed in Action