Basic Details Surname Lyon Forenames John Smart Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Tanzania Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in German East Africa Manner of death reference Killed in Action