Basic Details Surname Pyne Forenames John Compton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Egypt and the Sudan (1882-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) The Dorsetshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Egyptian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Dorsetshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Soudan Town of death Ambigole Wells Year of death 1893 Month of death January Day of death 2 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action