Basic Details Surname Benson Forenames G E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Country of burial South Africa Year of death 1901 Month of death October Day of death 30 Age at death 40 Manner of death reference Killed in Action