Basic Details Surname Travers Forenames Joseph Oates Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Opium Wars (1839- 1860) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major General Death and Burial details Year of death 1869 Month of death March Day of death 23 Age at death 54