Basic Details Surname Esdaile Forenames Edward Jeffries Shelley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boxer Rebellion (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Barfleur Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Midshipman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Country of death China Town of death Tientsin Year of death 1900 Month of death July Day of death 7 Age at death 17 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds received in action at Tientsin