Basic Details Surname Mitchell Forenames Alexr. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Notes Forename Alexander (from other source) Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 72nd Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Year of death 1879 Month of death October Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Wounded at Charasiah 06/10/1879. Died of wounds 17/10/1879 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds