Basic Details Surname Somerset Forenames Richard Fitzroy Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Gren Gds Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) W African Field Force Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) West African Field Force Death and Burial details Year of death 1899 Month of death March Day of death 2 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Died of fever contracted on active service Manner of death reference Died of Disease