Basic Details Surname Bristowe Forenames V E J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Vivian Ernest John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Medical Corps Death and Burial details Country of death East Africa Town of death Rug, Rufigi River Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 14 Age at death 42