Basic Details Surname Vipond Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Notes The inscription recorded an incorrect cause and year of death; rather than being killed in action on 14/2/1901, he actually died of wounds on 14/2/1900. Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Year of death 1901 Month of death February Day of death 14 Age at death 17 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action