Basic Details Surname Farrar Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Sir Alternative forename George Herbert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Service Order Notes Service and death details sourced from the school website (see References). He attended the school in 1870-75. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Colonial Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Country of burial South Africa Town of burial Johannesburg Cemetery Bedford Farm Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Unknown