Basic Details Surname Cavendish Forenames Charles William Hugh Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Lancers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Year of death 1900 Month of death June Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action