Basic Details Surname Danvers Forenames Robert William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Opium Wars (1839- 1860) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 70th Bengal Native Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death China Town of death Namtow Country of burial China Town of burial Hong Kong Year of death 1858 Month of death August Day of death 12 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Accidently killed by a rifle shot from his own troops Manner of death reference Other