Basic Details Surname Hamilton Forenames Alistair Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Irish Fusiliers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Princess Victoria`s (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Machodcucke (Machadodorp) Year of death 1902 Month of death December Day of death 5 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed by Lightning Manner of death reference Other