Basic Details Surname Penn Symons Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Honours KCB Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major General Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Talina Hill, Natal Year of death 1899 Month of death October Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action