Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Lancers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Died on Active Service Manner of death reference Killed in Action