Basic Details Surname Monckton Forenames Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War American War of Independence (1776-1783) Served or died Died Notes He was a Lieutenant Colonel of British Grenadiers, and fell at the Battle of Monmouth Court House, New Jersey, USA during the American War of Independence Secondary Service Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Death and Burial details Country of death America Town of death Freehold Year of death 1778 Month of death June Day of death 28 Manner of death as stated Fell at the Battle of Monmouth Court House in America Manner of death reference Killed in Action