Basic Details Surname Ditmas Forenames Thomas Edward Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HM Madras Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Madras Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1858 Month of death December Day of death 26 Age at death 17 Manner of death as stated Drowned