Basic Details Surname Roper Forenames John Bryan 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) Brit. S. African Police Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Troerfontein Year of death 1902 Month of death January Day of death 21 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Fell in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action