Basic Details Surname Newton Forenames John William 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) West Yprkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) A Company, 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Natal Town of death Beacon Hill, Grange Road Year of death 1899 Month of death November Day of death 23 Age at death 31 Manner of death reference Killed in Action