Basic Details Surname Headlam Forenames Thomas Emerson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marine Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marine Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death West Africa [modern Nigeria] Town of death Jebba Year of death 1896 Month of death May Day of death 11 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated accidentally drowned Manner of death reference Other