Basic Details Surname Whitmore Forenames William Benjamin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Notes As William Whitmore died in the South African Constabulary Hospital in Pretoria during the 2nd Boer War, it has been assumed he died on active service. Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Pretoria Country of burial South Africa Town of burial Pretoria Cemetery Pretoria Cemetery Year of death 1902 Month of death January Day of death 25 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Died of Enteric Fever Manner of death reference Died of Disease