Basic Details Surname Metford Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Royals Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ensign Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 6th (Royal) Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ensign Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Year of death 1852 Month of death February Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Shipwreck Manner of death reference Other