Basic Details Surname McDonald Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War East India Company Campaigns (1757-1858) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergt Major Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Major Death and Burial details Country of death India Town of death Saidgi Year of death 1897 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Died while on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action