Basic Details Surname Chesney Forenames Charles Cornwallis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) Indian Army Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 117th Mahrattas Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Ctesiphon Year of death 1915 Month of death November Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships YOUNGEST SON OF SIR GEORGE CHESNEY KCB MP AND ANNIE LOUISA HIS WIFE