Basic Details Surname Ferguson Forenames Victor John Fergus Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Ashanti Wars (1823-1900) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Horse Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Ashanti, West Africa Town of death Prahsu Year of death 1896 Month of death January Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated Died of Fever Manner of death reference Died of Disease