Basic Details Surname Hyett Forenames William Osmund 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) 1st V.B. Essex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) "A" & "B" Companies Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Manner of death as stated Serving their Queen, King & Country. Manner of death reference Killed in Action