Basic Details Surname Hughes Forenames M. L. 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) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Army Medical Corps Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Army Medical Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Town of death Colenso Year of death 1899 Month of death December Day of death 15 Manner of death reference Killed in Action