Basic Details Surname Pettit Forenames C Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Egypt and the Sudan (1882-1899) Served or died Died Notes Died Dec 1885 to Aug 1886 Memorial states 'Died on Cyprus' but since battalion was involved in the Mahdist War have left war as Egypt and Sudan Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Dorsetshire Regt. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) B Company, 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Dorsetshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private