Basic Details Surname Metford Forenames Lawrence Crowden N Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Xhosa Wars (1779-1879) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HM Regt of Foot Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Regiment of Foot Death and Burial details Country of death Sout Africa Town of death Off Cape Danger Year of death 1852 Month of death February Day of death 26 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated drowned in the Birkenhead